Rawlins vs West Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rawlins
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,455 students
West Park School
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,454 students
| Measure | Rawlins Loughborough, East Midlands | West Park School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #124 of 329 | #111 of 329 |
| National rank | #1550 of 4,090 | #1349 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,455 | 1,454 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,455 | 1,454 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 104.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.5% | 51.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.3% | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.76 | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | – |
| town | Loughborough | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.rawlins.embracemat.org | www.westpark.derby.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 58.8).
- •Rawlins is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 1,454.
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 Rawlins better than West Park School?
On the Success Index (England), West Park School ranks higher (62.9 vs 58.8 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 Rawlins and West Park School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rawlins: 1,455. West Park School: 1,454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rawlins and West Park School rank in East Midlands?
Rawlins is 124th of 329 and West Park School is 111th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).