Loughborough High School vs Woodbrook Vale School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loughborough High School
Loughborough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
564 students
Woodbrook Vale School
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
839 students
| Measure | Loughborough High School Loughborough, East Midlands | Woodbrook Vale School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #281 of 329 | #63 of 329 |
| National rank | #3431 of 4,090 | #832 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 564 | 839 |
| Pupils on roll | 564 | 839 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.7 | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 70.6% |
| EBacc average points | 0.75 | 4.86 |
| A level points per entry | 47.8 | – |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | lborohigh.org/ | www.wbvs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodbrook Vale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 21.4).
- •Woodbrook Vale School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 564.
- •Loughborough High School is a independent school while Woodbrook Vale School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Loughborough High School is girls and Woodbrook Vale 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 High School better than Woodbrook Vale School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodbrook Vale School ranks higher (74.2 vs 21.4 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 High School and Woodbrook Vale School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Loughborough High School: 564. Woodbrook Vale School: 839. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Loughborough High School and Woodbrook Vale School rank in East Midlands?
Loughborough High School is 281st of 329 and Woodbrook Vale School is 63rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).