Newcroft Primary Academy vs Oxley Primary School Shepshed
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcroft Primary Academy
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
Oxley Primary School Shepshed
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
256 students
| Measure | Newcroft Primary Academy Loughborough, East Midlands | Oxley Primary School Shepshed Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #93 of 1,516 | #349 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1425 of 15,697 | #4766 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 442 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 7% |
| 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.newcroftprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.oxleyprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Newcroft Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 65.5).
- •Newcroft Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 77%).
- •Newcroft Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Newcroft Primary Academy is the larger school with 442 students compared with 256.
- •Newcroft Primary Academy is a academy school while Oxley Primary School Shepshed is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Newcroft Primary Academy better than Oxley Primary School Shepshed?
On the Success Index (England), Newcroft Primary Academy ranks higher (85.0 vs 65.5 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 Newcroft Primary Academy and Oxley Primary School Shepshed?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcroft Primary Academy: 442. Oxley Primary School Shepshed: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcroft Primary Academy and Oxley Primary School Shepshed rank in East Midlands?
Newcroft Primary Academy is 93rd of 1,516 and Oxley Primary School Shepshed is 349th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).