The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.8
12.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
Source: 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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 107 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 33%
- FSM
- 41.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Laura Stone (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Francis Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroadlands School
Secondary · Very close
St Keyna Primary School
Primary · 614m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 701m away
Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Castle Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
IKB Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Wellsway School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Chandag Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lift Broadlands a selective school?
No. Lift Broadlands is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift Broadlands's Ofsted rating?
Lift Broadlands was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Broadlands?
Lift Broadlands currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Broadlands take?
Lift Broadlands caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Broadlands?
Lift Broadlands is in Bristol, BS31 2DY, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Broadlands have a sixth form?
No, Lift Broadlands does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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