Heathfields Infant Academy vs Lift Tamworth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfields Infant Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
199 students
Lift Tamworth
Tamworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
636 students
| Measure | Heathfields Infant Academy Tamworth, West Midlands | Lift Tamworth Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #393 of 1,690 | #436 of 493 |
| National rank | #4223 of 15,697 | #3715 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 199 | 636 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 636 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hiwj.fierte.org | www.lifttamworth.org/ |
The verdict
- •Heathfields Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 17.2).
- •Lift Tamworth is the larger school with 636 students compared with 199.
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 Heathfields Infant Academy better than Lift Tamworth?
On the Success Index (England), Heathfields Infant Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 17.2 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 Heathfields Infant Academy and Lift Tamworth?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfields Infant Academy: 199. Lift Tamworth: 636. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfields Infant Academy and Lift Tamworth rank in West Midlands?
Heathfields Infant Academy is 393rd of 1,690 and Lift Tamworth is 436th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).