The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.8 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 237 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,401
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 46%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Joseph Lawlor (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Windmill Road, Enfield, London, N18 1NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRowland Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham
16 plus · 1.8km away
St Francis de Sales RC Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Francis de Sales RC Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Vale School
Special school · 1.9km away
Duke's Aldridge
Secondary · 1.9km away
Footsteps Trust
Independent · 1.9km away
Lancasterian Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lift Aylward a selective school?
No. Lift Aylward is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Lift Aylward?
Lift Aylward currently has 1,401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Aylward take?
Lift Aylward caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Aylward?
Lift Aylward is in London, N18 1NB, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Aylward have a sixth form?
Yes, Lift Aylward has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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