Robert Bakewell Primary School vs Thorpe Acre Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
Thorpe Acre Junior School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
196 students
| Measure | Robert Bakewell Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Thorpe Acre Junior School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1468 of 1,516 | #1237 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15307 of 15,697 | #13055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 307 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.robertbakewellprimary.com | www.thorpeacrejuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thorpe Acre Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.7 vs 9.4).
- •Thorpe Acre Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 29%).
- •Thorpe Acre Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Robert Bakewell Primary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 196.
- •Robert Bakewell Primary School is a academy school while Thorpe Acre Junior 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 Robert Bakewell Primary School better than Thorpe Acre Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorpe Acre Junior School ranks higher (25.7 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 Thorpe Acre Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Bakewell Primary School: 307. Thorpe Acre Junior School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Bakewell Primary School and Thorpe Acre Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Robert Bakewell Primary School is 1468th of 1,516 and Thorpe Acre Junior School is 1237th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).