Engaines Primary School and Nursery vs Lift Clacton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Engaines Primary School and Nursery
Clacton-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
Lift Clacton
Clacton on Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,466 students
| Measure | Engaines Primary School and Nursery Clacton-on-Sea, East of England | Lift Clacton Clacton on Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #966 of 1,872 | #450 of 460 |
| National rank | #8032 of 15,697 | #3936 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 324 | 1,466 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 1,466 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 121.8% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 15% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.9 |
| town | Clacton-on-Sea | Clacton on Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.engainesprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.liftclacton.org/ |
The verdict
- •Engaines Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 10.9).
- •Lift Clacton is the larger school with 1,466 students compared with 324.
- •Engaines Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Lift Clacton 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 Engaines Primary School and Nursery better than Lift Clacton?
On the Success Index (England), Engaines Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (49.8 vs 10.9 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 Engaines Primary School and Nursery and Lift Clacton?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Clacton-on-Sea and Clacton on Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Engaines Primary School and Nursery: 324. Lift Clacton: 1,466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Engaines Primary School and Nursery and Lift Clacton rank in East of England?
Engaines Primary School and Nursery is 966th of 1,872 and Lift Clacton is 450th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).