Lift New Rickstones vs Witham Oaks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 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
Witham Oaks Academy
Witham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
290 students
| Measure | Lift New Rickstones Witham, East of England | Witham Oaks Academy Witham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 460 | #849 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2826 of 4,090 | #7031 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,221 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,221 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.withamoaksacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Witham Oaks Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 32.6).
- •Lift New Rickstones is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 290.
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 Witham Oaks Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Witham Oaks Academy ranks higher (54.4 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 New Rickstones and Witham Oaks Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Witham and Witham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift New Rickstones: 1,221. Witham Oaks Academy: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift New Rickstones and Witham Oaks Academy rank in East of England?
Lift New Rickstones is 351st of 460 and Witham Oaks Academy is 849th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).