Lift Tamworth vs Wilnecote Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 976 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Tamworth
Tamworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
636 students
Wilnecote Junior Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
302 students
| Measure | Lift Tamworth Tamworth, West Midlands | Wilnecote Junior Academy Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #436 of 493 | #1259 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3715 of 4,090 | #12053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 636 | 302 |
| Pupils on roll | 636 | 302 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70.7% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.lifttamworth.org/ | www.wilnecotejnrandheathfieldsinf.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wilnecote Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.9 vs 17.2).
- •Lift Tamworth is the larger school with 636 students compared with 302.
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 Lift Tamworth better than Wilnecote Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wilnecote Junior Academy ranks higher (30.9 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 Lift Tamworth and Wilnecote Junior Academy?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Tamworth: 636. Wilnecote Junior Academy: 302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Tamworth and Wilnecote Junior Academy rank in West Midlands?
Lift Tamworth is 436th of 493 and Wilnecote Junior Academy is 1259th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).