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Lift New Forest

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Robert Forder

corporate_fareACADEMIES ENTERPRISE TRUST

location_onSouthampton, SO45 2PA

language Visit Website phone 2380891192

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

573

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Attainment 8

38.5

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GCSE Rank

#53 in Hampshire

#2,738 of 3,216 nationally

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Lift New Forest is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Southampton, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Lift New Forest is an academy sponsor led in Southampton, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ACADEMIES ENTERPRISE TRUST. The school has approximately 548 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5, placing the school #53 in Hampshire and #2,738 of 3,216 nationally. 37.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

38.5

Grade 5+ E&M

37.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.1%

Entering EBacc20.70%

EBacc APS3.26

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.60%

EBacc APS3.44

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS2.92

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.24

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.31

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS3.82

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)70%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)18%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)66%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment14%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 September 2023

Inspection Report

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06 February 2018

Inspection Report

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19 January 2016

Inspection Report

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22 September 2015

Inspection Report

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24 March 2015

Inspection Report

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24 September 2014

Inspection Report

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24 April 2014

Inspection Report

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11 December 2013

Inspection Report

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30 January 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-09-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-02-06

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-01-19

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-09-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-12-11

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.6%(14 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 548 pupils. During this period, there were 18 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	548	18	3.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	538	21	3.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	557	29	5.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	564	22	3.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	572	25	4.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	569	30	5.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	573	21	3.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	576	12	2.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	552	16	2.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	555	11	2.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	554	22	4.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	542	24	4.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	548	6	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	549	10	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	509	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	509	10	2.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	506	15	3.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	438	14	3.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	437	16	3.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	443	2	0.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	411	6	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	412	10	2.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	409	12	2.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	388	2	0.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	388	1	0.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	389	33	8.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 50 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree44%

disagree4%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree26%

agree37%

disagree22%

strongly disagree4%

don't know11%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree48%

agree26%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree52%

agree41%

disagree4%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree41%

disagree11%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree41%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree52%

disagree7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree59%

disagree4%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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