Loughborough Grammar School vs Oakham School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loughborough Grammar School
Loughborough · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
783 students
Oakham School
Oakham · Independent all-through · Ages 9–18
813 students
| Measure | Loughborough Grammar School Loughborough, East Midlands | Oakham School Oakham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #132 of 329 | #285 of 329 |
| National rank | #1613 of 4,090 | #3509 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 9–18 |
| Students | 783 | 813 |
| Pupils on roll | 783 | 813 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 76.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | 24.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | 2.19 |
| A level points per entry | 42.4 | 40.8 |
| town | Loughborough | Oakham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | lborogrammar.org/ | www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Loughborough Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.4 vs 20.4).
- •Oakham School is the larger school with 813 students compared with 783.
- •Loughborough Grammar School is boys and Oakham School is co-educational.
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 Loughborough Grammar School better than Oakham School?
On the Success Index (England), Loughborough Grammar School ranks higher (57.4 vs 20.4 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 Loughborough Grammar School and Oakham School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Oakham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Loughborough Grammar School: 783. Oakham School: 813. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Loughborough Grammar School and Oakham School rank in East Midlands?
Loughborough Grammar School is 132nd of 329 and Oakham School is 285th of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).