Outwoods Edge Primary School vs St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwoods Edge Primary School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
497 students
| Measure | Outwoods Edge Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #497 of 1,516 | #591 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #6421 of 15,697 | #7478 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 412 | 497 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 497 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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.outwoodsedge.leics.sch.uk | www.st-bartholomews.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Outwoods Edge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.2 vs 52.4).
- •Outwoods Edge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 63%).
- •St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 412.
- •Outwoods Edge Primary School is a academy school while St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School 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 Outwoods Edge Primary School better than St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Outwoods Edge Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 52.4 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 Outwoods Edge Primary School and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwoods Edge Primary School: 412. St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School: 497. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwoods Edge Primary School and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Outwoods Edge Primary School is 497th of 1,516 and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is 591st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).