Lift New Forest vs Wildground Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 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
Wildground Infant School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
185 students
| Measure | Lift New Forest Southampton, South East | Wildground Infant School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #501 of 679 | #2124 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3153 of 4,090 | #12985 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 504 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 504 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.wildground.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (26.0 vs 26.1).
- •Lift New Forest is the larger school with 504 students compared with 185.
- •Lift New Forest is a academy school while Wildground Infant 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 Wildground Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lift New Forest and Wildground Infant School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift New Forest: 504. Wildground Infant School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift New Forest and Wildground Infant School rank in South East?
Lift New Forest is 501st of 679 and Wildground Infant School is 2124th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).