Lift Hazelwood vs The Deanery CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Hazelwood
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
The Deanery CofE Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
670 students
| Measure | Lift Hazelwood Swindon, South West | The Deanery CofE Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #415 of 1,695 | #138 of 402 |
| National rank | #4087 of 15,697 | #1510 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 252 | 670 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 670 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hazelwoodacademy.org | www.dcea.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lift Hazelwood scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 59.7).
- •The Deanery CofE Academy is the larger school with 670 students compared with 252.
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 Hazelwood better than The Deanery CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Hazelwood ranks higher (69.0 vs 59.7 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 Hazelwood and The Deanery CofE Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Hazelwood: 252. The Deanery CofE Academy: 670. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Hazelwood and The Deanery CofE Academy rank in South West?
Lift Hazelwood is 415th of 1,695 and The Deanery CofE Academy is 138th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).