Lift Offa's Mead vs Woolaston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 8.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Offa's Mead
Chepstow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
Woolaston Primary School
Lydney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
113 students
| Measure | Lift Offa's Mead Chepstow, South West | Woolaston Primary School Lydney, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #587 of 1,695 | #1095 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5613 of 15,697 | #10037 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 128 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 113 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 61% | 59.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 4% |
| 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 | Chepstow | Lydney |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.liftoffasmead.org | www.woolastonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lift Offa's Mead scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 40.6).
- •Lift Offa's Mead does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 52%).
- •Lift Offa's Mead does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Lift Offa's Mead is the larger school with 128 students compared with 113.
- •Lift Offa's Mead is a academy school while Woolaston 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 Offa's Mead better than Woolaston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Offa's Mead ranks higher (61.2 vs 40.6 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 Offa's Mead and Woolaston Primary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Chepstow and Lydney in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Offa's Mead: 128. Woolaston Primary School: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Offa's Mead and Woolaston Primary School rank in South West?
Lift Offa's Mead is 587th of 1,695 and Woolaston Primary School is 1095th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).