Clifton Green Primary School vs Lakeside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Green Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
372 students
Lakeside Primary Academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
199 students
| Measure | Clifton Green Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lakeside Primary Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 1,636 | #1464 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12900 of 15,697 | #14330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 372 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 372 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 47.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cliftongreenprimary.co.uk | lakeside.ebor.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Clifton Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.5 vs 17.7).
- •Clifton Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 40%).
- •Clifton Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Clifton Green Primary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 199.
- •Clifton Green Primary School is a local authority school while Lakeside Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Clifton Green Primary School better than Lakeside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Clifton Green Primary School ranks higher (26.5 vs 17.7 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 Clifton Green Primary School and Lakeside Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton Green Primary School: 372. Lakeside Primary Academy: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton Green Primary School and Lakeside Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Clifton Green Primary School is 1286th of 1,636 and Lakeside Primary Academy is 1464th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).