The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.42
Band 4Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 201 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,487
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 26.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Rubeka Luthfa (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBexleyheath School
Secondary · Very close
Pelham Primary School
Primary · Very close
Gravel Hill Primary School
Primary · 686m away
Upland Primary School
Primary · 761m away
St Catherine's Catholic School
Secondary · 846m away
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Secondary · 932m away
Bursted Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Upton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lift Bexleyheath a selective school?
No. Lift Bexleyheath is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift Bexleyheath's Ofsted rating?
Lift Bexleyheath was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Bexleyheath?
Lift Bexleyheath currently has 1,487 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Bexleyheath take?
Lift Bexleyheath caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Bexleyheath?
Lift Bexleyheath is in Bexleyheath, DA6 7DA, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Bexleyheath have a sixth form?
Yes, Lift Bexleyheath has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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