Lift Caldicotes vs St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 561 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Caldicotes
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
234 students
St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
| Measure | Lift Caldicotes Middlesbrough, North East | St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #257 of 811 | #721 of 811 |
| National rank | #5196 of 15,697 | #14447 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 74.7% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 120.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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 | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.caldicotesprimaryacademy.org | smc.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lift Caldicotes scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 16.9).
- •Lift Caldicotes does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 41%).
- •Lift Caldicotes does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 234.
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 Caldicotes better than St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Caldicotes ranks higher (63.2 vs 16.9 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 Caldicotes and St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Caldicotes: 234. St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Caldicotes and St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School rank in North East?
Lift Caldicotes is 257th of 811 and St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School is 721st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).