Hugh Gaitskell Primary School vs Lift Cottingley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
555 students
Lift Cottingley
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students
| Measure | Hugh Gaitskell Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lift Cottingley Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1436 of 1,636 | #327 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14115 of 15,697 | #3533 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 555 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 555 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 54.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 57.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.hughgaitskell.leeds.sch.uk | cottingleyprimaryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lift Cottingley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.0 vs 19.2).
- •Lift Cottingley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 43%).
- •Lift Cottingley does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 3%).
- •Hugh Gaitskell Primary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 242.
- •Hugh Gaitskell Primary School is a local authority school while Lift Cottingley 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 Hugh Gaitskell Primary School better than Lift Cottingley?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Cottingley ranks higher (72.0 vs 19.2 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 Hugh Gaitskell Primary School and Lift Cottingley?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School: 555. Lift Cottingley: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hugh Gaitskell Primary School and Lift Cottingley rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School is 1436th 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).