Howbridge Infant School vs Lift Maltings
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 574 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howbridge Infant School
Witham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
265 students
Lift Maltings
Witham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
787 students
| Measure | Howbridge Infant School Witham, East of England | Lift Maltings Witham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1098 of 1,872 | #287 of 460 |
| National rank | #9137 of 15,697 | #2337 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 265 | 787 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 787 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 71.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Witham | Witham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | howbridge-inf.essex.sch.uk | www.maltingsacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Howbridge Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 42.4).
- •Lift Maltings is the larger school with 787 students compared with 265.
- •Howbridge Infant 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howbridge Infant School better than Lift Maltings?
On the Success Index (England), Howbridge Infant School ranks higher (44.7 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 Howbridge Infant School and Lift Maltings?
About 574 m in a straight line, between Witham and Witham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howbridge Infant School: 265. Lift Maltings: 787. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howbridge Infant School and Lift Maltings rank in East of England?
Howbridge Infant School is 1098th of 1,872 and Lift Maltings is 287th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).