Loughborough Grammar School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Loughborough Grammar School Loughborough, East Midlands | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #132 of 329 | #61 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1613 of 4,090 | #975 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 783 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 783 | 203 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.4 | – |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | lborogrammar.org/ | www.sacredheart.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 57.4).
- •Loughborough Grammar School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 203.
- •Loughborough Grammar School is a independent school while Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Loughborough Grammar School is boys and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (88.6 vs 57.4 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Loughborough Grammar School: 783. Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Loughborough Grammar School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Loughborough Grammar School is 132nd of 329 and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is 61st of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).