Great Totham Primary School vs Lift Maltings
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Totham Primary School
Maldon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
431 students
Lift Maltings
Witham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
787 students
| Measure | Great Totham Primary School Maldon, East of England | Lift Maltings Witham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 1,872 | #287 of 460 |
| National rank | #910 of 15,697 | #2337 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 431 | 787 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 787 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 71.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Maldon | Witham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greattotham.essex.sch.uk | www.maltingsacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Great Totham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 42.4).
- •Lift Maltings is the larger school with 787 students compared with 431.
- •Great Totham Primary School is a local authority school while Lift Maltings 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Great Totham Primary School better than Lift Maltings?
On the Success Index (England), Great Totham Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 42.4 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 Great Totham Primary School and Lift Maltings?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Maldon and Witham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Totham Primary School: 431. Lift Maltings: 787. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Totham Primary School and Lift Maltings rank in East of England?
Great Totham Primary School is 118th of 1,872 and Lift Maltings is 287th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).