Blackfield Primary and Nursery School vs Lift New Forest
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackfield Primary and Nursery School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
434 students
Lift New Forest
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
504 students
| Measure | Blackfield Primary and Nursery School Southampton, South East | Lift New Forest Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1682 of 2,471 | #501 of 679 |
| National rank | #9990 of 15,697 | #3153 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 434 | 504 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 504 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 63% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | bps.ilpartnership.org/ | newforestacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Blackfield Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 26.0).
- •Lift New Forest is the larger school with 504 students compared with 434.
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 Blackfield Primary and Nursery School better than Lift New Forest?
On the Success Index (England), Blackfield Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (40.7 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 Blackfield Primary and Nursery School and Lift New Forest?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackfield Primary and Nursery School: 434. Lift New Forest: 504. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackfield Primary and Nursery School and Lift New Forest rank in South East?
Blackfield Primary and Nursery School is 1682nd of 2,471 and Lift New Forest is 501st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).