Lift Ryde vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ryde · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
182 students
| Measure | Lift Ryde Ryde, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ryde, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #352 of 679 | #1783 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2047 of 4,090 | #10645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,461 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,461 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | – |
| town | Ryde | Ryde |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | sites.google.com/aetinet.org/ryde-academy/about-us/lift-schools | www.stmaryspri.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lift Ryde scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 37.8).
- •Lift Ryde is the larger school with 1,461 students compared with 182.
- •Lift Ryde is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic 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 Ryde better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Ryde ranks higher (48.4 vs 37.8 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ryde and Ryde in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Ryde: 1,461. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Ryde and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Lift Ryde is 352nd of 679 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1783rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).