Lifton Community Academy vs Windmill Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.7 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
Windmill Hill Academy
Launceston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
162 students
| Measure | Lifton Community Academy Lifton, South West | Windmill Hill Academy Launceston, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1067 of 1,695 | #1515 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9813 of 15,697 | #13618 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 131 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 131 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 74.9% | 73.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Lifton | Launceston |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | lifton-lap.co.uk | www.windmillhillacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Lifton Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.5 vs 22.5).
- •Lifton Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Windmill Hill Academy is the larger school with 162 students compared with 131.
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 Windmill Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lifton Community Academy ranks higher (41.5 vs 22.5 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 Windmill Hill Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Lifton and Launceston in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lifton Community Academy: 131. Windmill Hill Academy: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lifton Community Academy and Windmill Hill Academy rank in South West?
Lifton Community Academy is 1067th of 1,695 and Windmill Hill Academy is 1515th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).