Lift Clacton vs St Clare's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 785 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Clacton
Clacton on Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,466 students
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Clacton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
362 students
| Measure | Lift Clacton Clacton on Sea, East of England | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #450 of 460 | #893 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3936 of 4,090 | #7356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,466 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,466 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 57.3% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 114.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| 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.liftclacton.org/ | www.st-clares.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 10.9).
- •Lift Clacton is the larger school with 1,466 students compared with 362.
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 Clacton better than St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Clare's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (53.0 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 Lift Clacton and St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
About 785 m in a straight line, between Clacton on Sea and Clacton-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Clacton: 1,466. St Clare's Catholic Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Clacton and St Clare's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Lift Clacton is 450th of 460 and St Clare's Catholic Primary School is 893rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).