Lift Ryde vs Seaford Head School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 91 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Ryde
Ryde · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,461 students
Seaford Head School
Seaford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,461 students
| Measure | Lift Ryde Ryde, South East | Seaford Head School Seaford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #352 of 679 | #223 of 679 |
| National rank | #2047 of 4,090 | #1092 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,461 | 1,461 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,461 | 1,461 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.2% | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.5% | 74.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.66 | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | 37.2 |
| town | Ryde | Seaford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | sites.google.com/aetinet.org/ryde-academy/about-us/lift-schools | www.seafordhead.org |
The verdict
- •Seaford Head School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 48.4).
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 Ryde better than Seaford Head School?
On the Success Index (England), Seaford Head School ranks higher (68.4 vs 48.4 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 Ryde and Seaford Head School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Ryde and Seaford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Ryde: 1,461. Seaford Head School: 1,461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Ryde and Seaford Head School rank in South East?
Lift Ryde is 352nd of 679 and Seaford Head School is 223rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).