Grove Wood Primary School vs Lift Hockley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Wood Primary School
Rayleigh · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
630 students
Lift Hockley
Hockley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
331 students
| Measure | Grove Wood Primary School Rayleigh, East of England | Lift Hockley Hockley, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #532 of 1,872 | #85 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4385 of 15,697 | #652 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 630 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 630 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 29% |
| 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 | Rayleigh | Hockley |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.grovewoodprimary.co.uk/ | www.hockleyprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Hockley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 67.4).
- •Lift Hockley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 65%).
- •Lift Hockley does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 14%).
- •Grove Wood Primary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 331.
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 Grove Wood Primary School better than Lift Hockley?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Hockley ranks higher (91.3 vs 67.4 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 Grove Wood Primary School and Lift Hockley?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Rayleigh and Hockley in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Wood Primary School: 630. Lift Hockley: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Wood Primary School and Lift Hockley rank in East of England?
Grove Wood Primary School is 532nd of 1,872 and Lift Hockley is 85th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).