Lift Kingswood vs Ryburn Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 106 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Kingswood
Hull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,592 students
Ryburn Valley High School
Sowerby Bridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,589 students
| Measure | Lift Kingswood Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ryburn Valley High School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #59 of 366 | #95 of 366 |
| National rank | #864 of 4,090 | #1362 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,592 | 1,589 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,592 | 1,589 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 105.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.6% | 56.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.5% | 75.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.74 | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.9 |
| town | Hull | Sowerby Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.liftkingswood.org/ | www.rvhs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lift Kingswood scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 62.5).
- •Lift Kingswood is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 1,589.
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 Kingswood better than Ryburn Valley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Kingswood ranks higher (73.3 vs 62.5 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 Kingswood and Ryburn Valley High School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Hull and Sowerby Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Kingswood: 1,592. Ryburn Valley High School: 1,589. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Kingswood and Ryburn Valley High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lift Kingswood is 59th of 366 and Ryburn Valley High School is 95th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).