Dunbury Church of England Academy vs Lifton Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 145 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbury Church of England Academy
Winterborne Whitechurch · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
131 students
Lifton Community Academy
Lifton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
131 students
| Measure | Dunbury Church of England Academy Winterborne Whitechurch, South West | Lifton Community Academy Lifton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1116 of 1,695 | #1067 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10258 of 15,697 | #9813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 131 | 131 |
| Pupils on roll | 131 | 131 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 62.4% | 74.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Winterborne Whitechurch | Lifton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dunbury.dsat.org.uk | lifton-lap.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lifton Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.5 vs 39.5).
- •Lifton Community Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 45%).
- •Lifton Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
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 Dunbury Church of England Academy better than Lifton Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lifton Community Academy ranks higher (41.5 vs 39.5 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 Dunbury Church of England Academy and Lifton Community Academy?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Winterborne Whitechurch and Lifton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunbury Church of England Academy: 131. Lifton Community Academy: 131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunbury Church of England Academy and Lifton Community Academy rank in South West?
Dunbury Church of England Academy is 1116th of 1,695 and Lifton Community Academy is 1067th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).