Ratcliffe College vs Thrussington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ratcliffe College
Ratcliffe on the Wreake · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
923 students
Thrussington Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
99 students
| Measure | Ratcliffe College Ratcliffe on the Wreake, East Midlands | Thrussington Church of England Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 329 | #1018 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #618 of 4,090 | #11281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 923 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 923 | 99 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.3 | – |
| town | Ratcliffe on the Wreake | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ratcliffecollege.com | www.thrussingtonprimary.uk |
The verdict
- •Ratcliffe College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 34.8).
- •Ratcliffe College is the larger school with 923 students compared with 99.
- •Ratcliffe College is a independent school while Thrussington Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Ratcliffe College better than Thrussington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ratcliffe College ranks higher (80.0 vs 34.8 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 Ratcliffe College and Thrussington Church of England Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ratcliffe on the Wreake and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ratcliffe College: 923. Thrussington Church of England Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ratcliffe College and Thrussington Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Ratcliffe College is 46th of 329 and Thrussington Church of England Primary School is 1018th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).