Lift Barton Hill vs Watcombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Barton Hill
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
568 students
Watcombe Primary School
Torquay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Lift Barton Hill Torquay, South West | Watcombe Primary School Torquay, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #631 of 1,695 | #1663 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5961 of 15,697 | #15144 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 568 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 568 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Torquay | Torquay |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.liftbartonhill.org | www.watcombe-primary.torbay.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lift Barton Hill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 11.1).
- •Lift Barton Hill does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 37%).
- •Lift Barton Hill does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Lift Barton Hill is the larger school with 568 students compared with 221.
- •Lift Barton Hill is a academy school while Watcombe 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 Barton Hill better than Watcombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Barton Hill ranks higher (59.4 vs 11.1 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 Barton Hill and Watcombe Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Torquay and Torquay in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Barton Hill: 568. Watcombe Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Barton Hill and Watcombe Primary School rank in South West?
Lift Barton Hill is 631st of 1,695 and Watcombe Primary School is 1663rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).