Havant Academy vs Lift New Forest
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havant Academy
Havant · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
505 students
Lift New Forest
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
504 students
| Measure | Havant Academy Havant, South East | Lift New Forest Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #659 of 679 | #501 of 679 |
| National rank | #3967 of 4,090 | #3153 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 505 | 504 |
| Pupils on roll | 505 | 504 |
| Free school meals | 64.5% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 63% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.7 | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.9% | 37.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36% | 58.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.71 | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Havant | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.havant-tkat.org/ | newforestacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lift New Forest scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.0 vs 9.7).
- •Havant Academy is the larger school with 505 students compared with 504.
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 Havant Academy better than Lift New Forest?
On the Success Index (England), Lift New Forest ranks higher (26.0 vs 9.7 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 Havant Academy and Lift New Forest?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Havant and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Havant Academy: 505. Lift New Forest: 504. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Havant Academy and Lift New Forest rank in South East?
Havant Academy is 659th of 679 and Lift New Forest is 501st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).