Lift Ashingdon vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 54 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
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Lift Ashingdon Rochford, East of England | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden Saffron Walden, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #54 of 1,872 | #47 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #371 of 15,697 | #318 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 206 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 2.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 16% |
| 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 | Saffron Walden |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.liftashingdon.org | www.stmsw.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (94.3 vs 95.1).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 87%).
- •Lift Ashingdon does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 16%).
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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lift Ashingdon and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Rochford and Saffron Walden in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Ashingdon: 206. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Ashingdon and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden rank in East of England?
Lift Ashingdon is 54th of 1,872 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is 47th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).