King's Park Academy vs Lift Barton Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 123 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Park Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
572 students
Lift Barton Hill
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
568 students
| Measure | King's Park Academy Bournemouth, South West | Lift Barton Hill Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1055 of 1,695 | #631 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9735 of 15,697 | #5961 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 572 | 568 |
| Pupils on roll | 572 | 568 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 39% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 9% |
| 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 | Bournemouth | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingspark-academy.co.uk/ | www.liftbartonhill.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Barton Hill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 41.9).
- •Lift Barton Hill does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •King's Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •King's Park Academy is the larger school with 572 students compared with 568.
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 King's Park Academy better than Lift Barton Hill?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Barton Hill ranks higher (59.4 vs 41.9 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 King's Park Academy and Lift Barton Hill?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Park Academy: 572. Lift Barton Hill: 568. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Park Academy and Lift Barton Hill rank in South West?
King's Park Academy is 1055th of 1,695 and Lift Barton Hill is 631st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).