Marlpool Junior School vs Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlpool Junior School
Heanor · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
90 students
Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
| Measure | Marlpool Junior School Heanor, East Midlands | Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1493 of 1,516 | #2 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15502 of 15,697 | #31 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 90 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 3.3% |
| Capacity filled | 56.3% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 21% | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 38% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Heanor | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.st-leonards.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.3 vs 6.8).
- •Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 21%).
- •Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (38% vs 0%).
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 Marlpool Junior School better than Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (99.3 vs 6.8 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 Marlpool Junior School and Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Heanor and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlpool Junior School: 90. Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlpool Junior School and Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Marlpool Junior School is 1493rd of 1,516 and Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School is 2nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).