Lift Ashingdon vs Lift Plumberow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Ashingdon
Rochford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
Lift Plumberow
Hockley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
633 students
| Measure | Lift Ashingdon Rochford, East of England | Lift Plumberow Hockley, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #54 of 1,872 | #177 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #371 of 15,697 | #1359 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 206 | 633 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 633 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 14% |
| 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 | Rochford | Hockley |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.liftashingdon.org | www.liftplumberow.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Ashingdon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.3 vs 85.5).
- •Lift Ashingdon does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 79%).
- •Lift Ashingdon does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 14%).
- •Lift Plumberow is the larger school with 633 students compared with 206.
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 Lift Ashingdon better than Lift Plumberow?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Ashingdon ranks higher (94.3 vs 85.5 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 Lift Ashingdon and Lift Plumberow?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rochford and Hockley in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Ashingdon: 206. Lift Plumberow: 633. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Ashingdon and Lift Plumberow rank in East of England?
Lift Ashingdon is 54th of 1,872 and Lift Plumberow is 177th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).