Lift New Forest vs Waterside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift New Forest
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
504 students
Waterside Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
| Measure | Lift New Forest Southampton, South East | Waterside Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #501 of 679 | #2236 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3153 of 4,090 | #13670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 504 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 504 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 63% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | newforestacademy.org/ | www.waterside.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lift New Forest scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.0 vs 22.1).
- •Lift New Forest is the larger school with 504 students compared with 170.
- •Lift New Forest is a academy school while Waterside 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 Lift New Forest better than Waterside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift New Forest ranks higher (26.0 vs 22.1 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 Lift New Forest and Waterside Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift New Forest: 504. Waterside Primary School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift New Forest and Waterside Primary School rank in South East?
Lift New Forest is 501st of 679 and Waterside Primary School is 2236th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).