Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire vs St Barnabas Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
St Barnabas Church of England School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
170 students
| Measure | Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Loughborough, East Midlands | St Barnabas Church of England School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1104 of 1,516 | #614 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11940 of 15,697 | #7663 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 169 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.winefrides-rc.leics.sch.uk | www.st-barnabas.northants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 31.5).
- •St Barnabas Church of England School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 169.
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 Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire better than St Barnabas Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas Church of England School ranks higher (51.5 vs 31.5 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 Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire and St Barnabas Church of England School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire: 169. St Barnabas Church of England School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire and St Barnabas Church of England School rank in East Midlands?
Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire is 1104th of 1,516 and St Barnabas Church of England School is 614th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).