St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School vs Woodbrook Vale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
497 students
Woodbrook Vale School
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
839 students
| Measure | St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Woodbrook Vale School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #591 of 1,516 | #63 of 329 |
| National rank | #7478 of 15,697 | #832 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 497 | 839 |
| Pupils on roll | 497 | 839 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.st-bartholomews.leics.sch.uk | www.wbvs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodbrook Vale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 52.4).
- •Woodbrook Vale School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 497.
- •St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Woodbrook Vale School is a academy 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 St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School better than Woodbrook Vale School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodbrook Vale School ranks higher (74.2 vs 52.4 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 St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School and Woodbrook Vale School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School: 497. Woodbrook Vale School: 839. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School and Woodbrook Vale School rank in East Midlands?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is 591st of 1,516 and Woodbrook Vale School is 63rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).