Lift Kingswood vs Winifred Holtby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 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
Winifred Holtby Academy
Hull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,309 students
| Measure | Lift Kingswood Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | Winifred Holtby Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #59 of 366 | #321 of 366 |
| National rank | #864 of 4,090 | #3667 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,592 | 1,309 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,592 | 1,309 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 47.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.6% | 29% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.5% | 50.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.74 | 3.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hull | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.liftkingswood.org/ | www.winifredholtbyacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lift Kingswood scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 18.3).
- •Lift Kingswood is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 1,309.
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 Winifred Holtby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Kingswood ranks higher (73.3 vs 18.3 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 Winifred Holtby Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hull and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Kingswood: 1,592. Winifred Holtby Academy: 1,309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Kingswood and Winifred Holtby Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lift Kingswood is 59th of 366 and Winifred Holtby Academy is 321st of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).