Holton-le-Clay Junior School vs Lift North Thoresby
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holton-le-Clay Junior School
Grimsby · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
99 students
Lift North Thoresby
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
| Measure | Holton-le-Clay Junior School Grimsby, East Midlands | Lift North Thoresby Grimsby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 1,516 | #729 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5611 of 15,697 | #8881 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 99 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 55% | 140% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.holtonleclayschools.co.uk | sites.google.com/a/aetinet.org/north-thoresby-primary-academy/ |
The verdict
- •Holton-le-Clay Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 46.0).
- •Holton-le-Clay Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 69%).
- •Holton-le-Clay Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Holton-le-Clay Junior School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 98.
- •Holton-le-Clay Junior School is a local authority school while Lift North Thoresby 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 Holton-le-Clay Junior School better than Lift North Thoresby?
On the Success Index (England), Holton-le-Clay Junior School ranks higher (61.2 vs 46.0 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 Holton-le-Clay Junior School and Lift North Thoresby?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holton-le-Clay Junior School: 99. Lift North Thoresby: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holton-le-Clay Junior School and Lift North Thoresby rank in East Midlands?
Holton-le-Clay Junior School is 422nd of 1,516 and Lift North Thoresby is 729th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).