Flax Hill Junior Academy vs Lift Rawlett
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 890 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flax Hill Junior Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
Lift Rawlett
Tamworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
926 students
| Measure | Flax Hill Junior Academy Tamworth, West Midlands | Lift Rawlett Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #763 of 1,690 | #163 of 493 |
| National rank | #7598 of 15,697 | #1787 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 294 | 926 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 926 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.flaxhill.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.rawlettschool.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Rawlett scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 51.8).
- •Lift Rawlett is the larger school with 926 students compared with 294.
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 Flax Hill Junior Academy better than Lift Rawlett?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Rawlett ranks higher (53.8 vs 51.8 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 Flax Hill Junior Academy and Lift Rawlett?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flax Hill Junior Academy: 294. Lift Rawlett: 926. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flax Hill Junior Academy and Lift Rawlett rank in West Midlands?
Flax Hill Junior Academy is 763rd of 1,690 and Lift Rawlett is 163rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).