Churwell Primary Academy vs Lift Cottingley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churwell Primary Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
467 students
Lift Cottingley
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
| Measure | Churwell Primary Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lift Cottingley Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #95 of 1,636 | #327 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #998 of 15,697 | #3533 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 467 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 54.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 57.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.churwell.leeds.sch.uk | cottingleyprimaryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Churwell Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 72.0).
- •Churwell Primary Academy is the larger school with 467 students compared with 242.
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 Churwell Primary Academy better than Lift Cottingley?
On the Success Index (England), Churwell Primary Academy ranks higher (88.3 vs 72.0 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 Churwell Primary Academy and Lift Cottingley?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churwell Primary Academy: 467. Lift Cottingley: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churwell Primary Academy and Lift Cottingley rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Churwell Primary Academy is 95th of 1,636 and Lift Cottingley is 327th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).