Lifton Community Academy vs Milton Abbot Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lifton Community Academy
Lifton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
131 students
Milton Abbot Primary School
Tavistock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
82 students
| Measure | Lifton Community Academy Lifton, South West | Milton Abbot Primary School Tavistock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1067 of 1,695 | #79 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9813 of 15,697 | #805 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 131 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 131 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 74.9% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Lifton | Tavistock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | lifton-lap.co.uk | www.miltonabbot.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Milton Abbot Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.0 vs 41.5).
- •Lifton Community Academy is the larger school with 131 students compared with 82.
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 Lifton Community Academy better than Milton Abbot Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milton Abbot Primary School ranks higher (90.0 vs 41.5 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 Lifton Community Academy and Milton Abbot Primary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Lifton and Tavistock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lifton Community Academy: 131. Milton Abbot Primary School: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lifton Community Academy and Milton Abbot Primary School rank in South West?
Lifton Community Academy is 1067th of 1,695 and Milton Abbot Primary School is 79th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).