Ofsted: Good

Lift Newlands

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

personMrs Maria Rodrigues

corporate_fareACADEMIES ENTERPRISE TRUST

location_onLondon, SE15 3AZ

language Visit Website phone 2076392541

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

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Attainment 8

18.3

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GCSE Rank

#22 in Southwark

#3,850 of 4,663 nationally

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Lift Newlands is a Academy special converter school in London, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Lift Newlands is an academy special converter in London, Southwark, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ACADEMIES ENTERPRISE TRUST. The school has approximately 78 pupils on roll, of whom 76% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 18.3, placing the school #22 in Southwark and #3,850 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 1.4% 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 Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 5.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 33.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

18.3

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)1.4%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.72

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

10.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.69

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

24.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.62

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.84

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

19.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.36

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

21.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.61

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

14.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1

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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

64%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)64%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)18%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

38%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)38%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)38%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

63%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)63%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)38%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

75%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)25%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

79%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)21%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 March 2023

Inspection Report

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05 February 2020

Inspection Report

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16 March 2016

Inspection Report

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01 September 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-03-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-03-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-11-28

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-11-24

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

42.3%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

25.6%(20 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 78 pupils. During this period, there were 33 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 42.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	78	33	42.3%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	77	19	24.7%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	73	8	11.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	70	12	17.1%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	72	18	25.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	69	11	15.9%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	67	10	14.9%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	65	11	16.9%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	71	9	12.7%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	71	10	14.1%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	70	11	15.7%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	70	7	10.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	68	6	8.8%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	61	2	3.3%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	61	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	61	6	9.8%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	60	22	36.7%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	67	8	11.9%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	61	14	23.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	55	7	12.7%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	53	7	13.2%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	50	13	26.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	49	18	36.7%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	41	3	7.3%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	40	26	65.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	33	27	81.8%	3.1%

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 61 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 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.

67.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

67.0%Positive

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

34.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree13%

agree53%

strongly disagree27%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree33%

agree20%

disagree27%

strongly disagree20%

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

strongly agree40%

agree13%

disagree7%

strongly disagree27%

not applicable13%

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

yes93%

no7%

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

strongly agree50%

agree21%

disagree7%

strongly disagree21%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree53%

agree13%

strongly disagree27%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree27%

strongly disagree27%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree27%

strongly disagree27%

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

strongly agree33%

agree27%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

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

strongly agree27%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree20%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree27%

strongly disagree27%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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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

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover