Holland Haven Primary School vs Lift Clacton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holland Haven Primary School
Clacton-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
Lift Clacton
Clacton on Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,466 students
| Measure | Holland Haven Primary School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England | Lift Clacton Clacton on Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1362 of 1,872 | #450 of 460 |
| National rank | #11285 of 15,697 | #3936 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 420 | 1,466 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 1,466 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| 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.hollandhavenschool.co.uk | www.liftclacton.org/ |
The verdict
- •Holland Haven Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.7 vs 10.9).
- •Lift Clacton is the larger school with 1,466 students compared with 420.
- •Holland Haven Primary School 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 Holland Haven Primary School better than Lift Clacton?
On the Success Index (England), Holland Haven Primary School ranks higher (34.7 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 Holland Haven Primary School and Lift Clacton?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Clacton-on-Sea and Clacton on Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holland Haven Primary School: 420. Lift Clacton: 1,466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holland Haven Primary School and Lift Clacton rank in East of England?
Holland Haven Primary School is 1362nd of 1,872 and Lift Clacton is 450th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).