Clifton Primary School vs St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Primary School
Lytham St Annes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Lytham St Annes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Clifton Primary School Lytham St Annes, North West | St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Lytham St Annes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1745 of 2,286 | #963 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13002 of 15,697 | #7828 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 214 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Lytham St Annes | Lytham St Annes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.clifton-pri.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 25.9).
- •St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 53%).
- •St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Clifton Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 184.
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 Clifton Primary School better than St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 25.9 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 Clifton Primary School and St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lytham St Annes and Lytham St Annes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton Primary School: 214. St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton Primary School and St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Clifton Primary School is 1745th of 2,286 and St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is 963rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).