Lift New Rickstones vs Templars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 521 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift New Rickstones
Witham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,221 students
Templars Academy
Witham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
412 students
| Measure | Lift New Rickstones Witham, East of England | Templars Academy Witham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 460 | #1693 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2826 of 4,090 | #14101 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,221 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,221 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.8 | – |
| town | Witham | Witham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.newrickstonesacademy.org | www.templarsacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Lift New Rickstones scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.6 vs 19.3).
- •Lift New Rickstones is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 412.
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 New Rickstones better than Templars Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lift New Rickstones ranks higher (32.6 vs 19.3 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 New Rickstones and Templars Academy?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Witham and Witham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift New Rickstones: 1,221. Templars Academy: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift New Rickstones and Templars Academy rank in East of England?
Lift New Rickstones is 351st of 460 and Templars Academy is 1693rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).