John Wheeldon Primary Academy vs Lift Lea Forest
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Wheeldon Primary Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
536 students
Lift Lea Forest
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
536 students
| Measure | John Wheeldon Primary Academy Stafford, West Midlands | Lift Lea Forest Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #494 of 1,690 | #358 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5155 of 15,697 | #3802 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 536 | 536 |
| Pupils on roll | 536 | 536 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 67.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 109.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Stafford | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johnwheeldon.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.liftleaforest.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Lea Forest scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 63.4).
- •Lift Lea Forest does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 69%).
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 John Wheeldon Primary Academy better than Lift Lea Forest?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Lea Forest ranks higher (70.6 vs 63.4 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 John Wheeldon Primary Academy and Lift Lea Forest?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy: 536. Lift Lea Forest: 536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Wheeldon Primary Academy and Lift Lea Forest rank in West Midlands?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy is 494th of 1,690 and Lift Lea Forest is 358th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).