Lucton School vs Shobdon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucton School
Leominster · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
265 students
Shobdon Primary School
Leominster · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
74 students
| Measure | Lucton School Leominster, West Midlands | Shobdon Primary School Leominster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #472 of 493 | #1077 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3955 of 4,090 | #10490 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 265 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 74 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 66.3% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 19.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.59 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | – |
| town | Leominster | Leominster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.luctonschool.org/ | www.lustonshobdonfederation.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Shobdon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 10.1).
- •Lucton School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 74.
- •Lucton School is a independent school while Shobdon Primary 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 Lucton School better than Shobdon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shobdon Primary School ranks higher (38.4 vs 10.1 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 Lucton School and Shobdon Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Leominster and Leominster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lucton School: 265. Shobdon Primary School: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lucton School and Shobdon Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lucton School is 472nd of 493 and Shobdon Primary School is 1077th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).