Acorn Infant Academy vs Lift New Rickstones
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acorn Infant Academy
Witham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
196 students
Lift New Rickstones
Witham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,221 students
| Measure | Acorn Infant Academy Witham, East of England | Lift New Rickstones Witham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1164 of 1,872 | #351 of 460 |
| National rank | #9625 of 15,697 | #2826 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 196 | 1,221 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 1,221 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.8 |
| town | Witham | Witham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.acornacademy.net | www.newrickstonesacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Acorn Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 32.6).
- •Lift New Rickstones is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 196.
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 Acorn Infant Academy better than Lift New Rickstones?
On the Success Index (England), Acorn Infant Academy ranks higher (42.4 vs 32.6 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 Acorn Infant Academy and Lift New Rickstones?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Witham and Witham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acorn Infant Academy: 196. Lift New Rickstones: 1,221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acorn Infant Academy and Lift New Rickstones rank in East of England?
Acorn Infant Academy is 1164th of 1,872 and Lift New Rickstones is 351st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).