Lift Beacon vs Walton Holymoorside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Beacon
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
379 students
Walton Holymoorside Primary School
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
379 students
| Measure | Lift Beacon Loughborough, East Midlands | Walton Holymoorside Primary School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #437 of 1,516 | #123 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5746 of 15,697 | #1875 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 379 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 379 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 8% |
| 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 | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.thebeaconacademy.org | www.thelearnerstrust.org/walton-holymoorside-primary/ |
The verdict
- •Walton Holymoorside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.9 vs 60.5).
- •Walton Holymoorside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 81%).
- •Walton Holymoorside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
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 Lift Beacon better than Walton Holymoorside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walton Holymoorside Primary School ranks higher (81.9 vs 60.5 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 Lift Beacon and Walton Holymoorside Primary School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Beacon: 379. Walton Holymoorside Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Beacon and Walton Holymoorside Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Lift Beacon is 437th of 1,516 and Walton Holymoorside Primary School is 123rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).