Robert Bakewell Primary School vs The Python Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Bakewell Primary School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
307 students
The Python Hill Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
307 students
| Measure | Robert Bakewell Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | The Python Hill Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1468 of 1,516 | #362 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15307 of 15,697 | #4875 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 307 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 307 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.robertbakewellprimary.com | www.pythonhill.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Python Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 9.4).
- •The Python Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 29%).
- •The Python Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
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 Robert Bakewell Primary School better than The Python Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Python Hill Academy ranks higher (64.9 vs 9.4 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 Robert Bakewell Primary School and The Python Hill Academy?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Bakewell Primary School: 307. The Python Hill Academy: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Bakewell Primary School and The Python Hill Academy rank in East Midlands?
Robert Bakewell Primary School is 1468th of 1,516 and The Python Hill Academy is 362nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).