Lift Beacon High vs Tufnell Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 94 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Beacon High
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
414 students
Tufnell Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
| Measure | Lift Beacon High London, London | Tufnell Park Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 0 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #640 of 640 | #503 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4090 of 4,090 | #2917 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 414 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 73.5% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 69% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.liftbeaconhigh.org/ | www.tufnellpark.islington.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tufnell Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 0.2).
- •Tufnell Park Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 414.
- •Lift Beacon High is a academy school while Tufnell Park 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 Beacon High better than Tufnell Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Tufnell Park Primary School ranks higher (75.4 vs 0.2 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 Beacon High and Tufnell Park Primary School?
About 94 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Beacon High: 414. Tufnell Park Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Beacon High and Tufnell Park Primary School rank in London?
Lift Beacon High is 640th of 640 and Tufnell Park Primary School is 503rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).