Lift Caldicotes vs Thorntree Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 802 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
Thorntree Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
| Measure | Lift Caldicotes Middlesbrough, North East | Thorntree Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #257 of 811 | #317 of 811 |
| National rank | #5196 of 15,697 | #6280 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 234 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 74.7% | 72.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 11% |
| 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 | thorntreeacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lift Caldicotes scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 58.0).
- •Lift Caldicotes does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 74%).
- •Thorntree Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •Thorntree Academy is the larger school with 252 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Lift Caldicotes better than Thorntree Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Caldicotes ranks higher (63.2 vs 58.0 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 Thorntree Academy?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Caldicotes: 234. Thorntree Academy: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Caldicotes and Thorntree Academy rank in North East?
Lift Caldicotes is 257th of 811 and Thorntree Academy is 317th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).