Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire vs Stonebow Primary School Loughborough
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 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
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Loughborough, East Midlands | Stonebow Primary School Loughborough Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1104 of 1,516 | #1151 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11940 of 15,697 | #12355 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 169 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.winefrides-rc.leics.sch.uk | www.stonebow.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.5 vs 29.3).
- •Stonebow Primary School Loughborough does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 47%).
- •Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Stonebow Primary School Loughborough is the larger school with 199 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 Stonebow Primary School Loughborough?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire ranks higher (31.5 vs 29.3 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 Stonebow Primary School Loughborough?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire: 169. Stonebow Primary School Loughborough: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire and Stonebow Primary School Loughborough rank in East Midlands?
Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire is 1104th of 1,516 and Stonebow Primary School Loughborough is 1151st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).