Lifton Community Academy vs St Josephs School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 6.1 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
St Josephs School
Cornwall · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
212 students
| Measure | Lifton Community Academy Lifton, South West | St Josephs School Cornwall, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1067 of 1,695 | #249 of 402 |
| National rank | #9813 of 15,697 | #2433 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 131 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 131 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 74.9% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lifton | Cornwall |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | lifton-lap.co.uk | www.stjosephscornwall.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (41.5 vs 40.6).
- •St Josephs School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 131.
- •Lifton Community Academy is a academy school while St Josephs School is a independent 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 Lifton Community Academy better than St Josephs School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lifton Community Academy and St Josephs School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Lifton and Cornwall in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lifton Community Academy: 131. St Josephs School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lifton Community Academy and St Josephs School rank in South West?
Lifton Community Academy is 1067th of 1,695 and St Josephs School is 249th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).