Lift Maltings vs Lift New Rickstones
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Maltings
Witham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
787 students
Lift New Rickstones
Witham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,221 students
| Measure | Lift Maltings Witham, East of England | Lift New Rickstones Witham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 460 | #351 of 460 |
| National rank | #2337 of 4,090 | #2826 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 787 | 1,221 |
| Pupils on roll | 787 | 1,221 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.5% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.2% | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.9% | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.33 | 3.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.8 |
| town | Witham | Witham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.maltingsacademy.org/ | www.newrickstonesacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Maltings scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 32.6).
- •Lift New Rickstones is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 787.
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 Maltings better than Lift New Rickstones?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Maltings ranks higher (42.4 vs 32.6 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 Maltings and Lift New Rickstones?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Witham and Witham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Maltings: 787. Lift New Rickstones: 1,221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Maltings and Lift New Rickstones rank in East of England?
Lift Maltings is 287th of 460 and Lift New Rickstones is 351st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).