Limehurst Academy vs Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 574 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Limehurst Academy
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Limehurst Academy Loughborough, East Midlands | Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 329 | #726 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1640 of 4,090 | #8844 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 656 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 656 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.61 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.limehurst.org.uk | www.stmarys-rc.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Limehurst Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 46.2).
- •Limehurst Academy is the larger school with 656 students compared with 207.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Limehurst Academy better than Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough?
On the Success Index (England), Limehurst Academy ranks higher (56.6 vs 46.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Limehurst Academy and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough?
About 574 m in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Limehurst Academy: 656. Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Limehurst Academy and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough rank in East Midlands?
Limehurst Academy is 137th of 329 and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough is 726th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).