Beaulieu Village Primary School vs Lift New Forest
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaulieu Village Primary School
Brockenhurst · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
124 students
Lift New Forest
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
504 students
| Measure | Beaulieu Village Primary School Brockenhurst, South East | Lift New Forest Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1345 of 2,471 | #501 of 679 |
| National rank | #7723 of 15,697 | #3153 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 124 | 504 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 504 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 118.1% | 63% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brockenhurst | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beaulieuschool.org.uk | newforestacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Beaulieu Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 26.0).
- •Lift New Forest is the larger school with 504 students compared with 124.
- •Beaulieu Village Primary School is a local authority school while Lift New Forest is a academy 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 Beaulieu Village Primary School better than Lift New Forest?
On the Success Index (England), Beaulieu Village Primary School ranks higher (51.1 vs 26.0 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 Beaulieu Village Primary School and Lift New Forest?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Brockenhurst and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaulieu Village Primary School: 124. Lift New Forest: 504. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaulieu Village Primary School and Lift New Forest rank in South East?
Beaulieu Village Primary School is 1345th of 2,471 and Lift New Forest is 501st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).