Lift Maltings vs Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.6 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
Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
99 students
| Measure | Lift Maltings Witham, East of England | Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 460 | #772 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2337 of 4,090 | #6463 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 787 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 787 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71.5% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Witham | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.maltingsacademy.org/ | www.terling.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 42.4).
- •Lift Maltings is the larger school with 787 students compared with 99.
- •Lift Maltings is a academy school while Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Maltings better than Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 42.4 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 Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Witham and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Maltings: 787. Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Maltings and Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Lift Maltings is 287th of 460 and Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 772nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).