Lift Aylward vs The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Aylward
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,324 students
The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
339 students
| Measure | Lift Aylward London, London | The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #515 of 640 | #1073 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3117 of 4,090 | #6928 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,324 | 339 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,324 | 339 |
| Free school meals | 50.5% | 48.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.0 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.liftaylward.org | www.devonshirehill.com |
The verdict
- •The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 26.7).
- •Lift Aylward is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 339.
- •Lift Aylward is a academy school while The Devonshire Hill Nursery & 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 Aylward better than The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School ranks higher (54.9 vs 26.7 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 Aylward and The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Aylward: 1,324. The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School: 339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Aylward and The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School rank in London?
Lift Aylward is 515th of 640 and The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School is 1073rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).