AKS Lytham vs Clifton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AKS Lytham
Lytham St Annes · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
785 students
Clifton Primary School
Lytham St Annes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | AKS Lytham Lytham St Annes, North West | Clifton Primary School Lytham St Annes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #393 of 536 | #1745 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3218 of 4,090 | #13002 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 785 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 785 | 214 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.9 | – |
| town | Lytham St Annes | Lytham St Annes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.akslytham.com | www.clifton-pri.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Clifton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.9 vs 24.3).
- •AKS Lytham is the larger school with 785 students compared with 214.
- •AKS Lytham is a independent school while Clifton 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 AKS Lytham better than Clifton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Clifton Primary School ranks higher (25.9 vs 24.3 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 AKS Lytham and Clifton Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lytham St Annes and Lytham St Annes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
AKS Lytham: 785. Clifton Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do AKS Lytham and Clifton Primary School rank in North West?
AKS Lytham is 393rd of 536 and Clifton Primary School is 1745th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).