Lift New Rickstones vs The Sandon School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 14 km 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
The Sandon School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,218 students
| Measure | Lift New Rickstones Witham, East of England | The Sandon School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 460 | #195 of 460 |
| National rank | #2826 of 4,090 | #1599 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,221 | 1,218 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,221 | 1,218 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.2% | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | 70.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.55 | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | 26.8 | 30.5 |
| town | Witham | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.newrickstonesacademy.org | www.sandon.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Sandon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 32.6).
- •Lift New Rickstones is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 1,218.
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 The Sandon School?
On the Success Index (England), The Sandon School ranks higher (57.7 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 New Rickstones and The Sandon School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Witham and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift New Rickstones: 1,221. The Sandon School: 1,218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift New Rickstones and The Sandon School rank in East of England?
Lift New Rickstones is 351st of 460 and The Sandon School is 195th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).