Lift Berkeley vs Sharpness Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Berkeley
Berkeley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
232 students
Sharpness Primary School
Berkeley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
| Measure | Lift Berkeley Berkeley, South West | Sharpness Primary School Berkeley, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1132 of 1,695 | #1196 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10421 of 15,697 | #10991 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 232 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.berkeleyprimary.org.uk | www.sharpnessprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lift Berkeley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.7 vs 36.3).
- •Sharpness Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 40%).
- •Lift Berkeley does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Lift Berkeley is the larger school with 232 students compared with 114.
- •Lift Berkeley is a academy school while Sharpness 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 Berkeley better than Sharpness Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Berkeley ranks higher (38.7 vs 36.3 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 Berkeley and Sharpness Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Berkeley: 232. Sharpness Primary School: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Berkeley and Sharpness Primary School rank in South West?
Lift Berkeley is 1132nd of 1,695 and Sharpness Primary School is 1196th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).