Mountfields Lodge School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 383 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountfields Lodge School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
468 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Mountfields Lodge School Loughborough, East Midlands | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1247 of 1,516 | #61 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13111 of 15,697 | #975 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 468 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 468 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 21% |
| 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 | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mountfields.bepschools.org/ | www.sacredheart.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 25.4).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 45%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 0%).
- •Mountfields Lodge School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 203.
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 Mountfields Lodge School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (88.6 vs 25.4 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 Mountfields Lodge School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 383 m in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mountfields Lodge School: 468. Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mountfields Lodge School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Mountfields Lodge School is 1247th of 1,516 and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is 61st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).