Lift Hamford vs St Philomena's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Hamford
Walton on the Naze · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
393 students
St Philomena's School
Frinton-on-Sea · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Lift Hamford Walton on the Naze, East of England | St Philomena's School Frinton-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1551 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #12904 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 393 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 140.4% | 63.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Walton on the Naze | Frinton-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lifthamford.org/ | www.stphilomenas.com |
The verdict
- •Lift Hamford is the larger school with 393 students compared with 89.
- •Lift Hamford is a academy school while St Philomena's School is a independent 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 Lift Hamford better than St Philomena's School?
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 Hamford and St Philomena's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Walton on the Naze and Frinton-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Hamford: 393. St Philomena's School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Hamford and St Philomena's School rank in East of England?
Lift Hamford is 1551st of 1,872 and St Philomena's School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).