Lift Greensward vs The King Edmund School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Greensward
Hockley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,605 students
The King Edmund School
Rochford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,318 students
| Measure | Lift Greensward Hockley, East of England | The King Edmund School Rochford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #108 of 460 | #439 of 460 |
| National rank | #860 of 4,090 | #3679 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,605 | 1,318 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,605 | 1,318 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.4 | 36.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.8% | 22.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.3% | 49.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | 2.86 |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | 22.0 |
| town | Hockley | Rochford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | sites.google.com/aetinet.org/greenswardwebsite/home | www.kes.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lift Greensward scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 18.0).
- •Lift Greensward is the larger school with 1,605 students compared with 1,318.
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 Greensward better than The King Edmund School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Greensward ranks higher (73.4 vs 18.0 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 Greensward and The King Edmund School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hockley and Rochford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Greensward: 1,605. The King Edmund School: 1,318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Greensward and The King Edmund School rank in East of England?
Lift Greensward is 108th of 460 and The King Edmund School is 439th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).