Looe Community Academy vs Looe Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 676 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Looe Community Academy
Looe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
513 students
Looe Primary Academy
Looe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
| Measure | Looe Community Academy Looe, South West | Looe Primary Academy Looe, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 402 | #1099 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2996 of 4,090 | #10061 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 513 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 513 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Looe | Looe |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.looe.cornwall.sch.uk | www.looeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Looe Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 29.2).
- •Looe Community Academy is the larger school with 513 students compared with 238.
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 Looe Community Academy better than Looe Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Looe Primary Academy ranks higher (40.4 vs 29.2 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 Looe Community Academy and Looe Primary Academy?
About 676 m in a straight line, between Looe and Looe in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Looe Community Academy: 513. Looe Primary Academy: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Looe Community Academy and Looe Primary Academy rank in South West?
Looe Community Academy is 313th of 402 and Looe Primary Academy is 1099th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).