The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 286
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Michelle Hughes (Acting Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oliver Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Chelmsford New Model Special School, Woodlands Campus
Special school · Very close
Columbus School and College
Special school · Very close
Tanglewood Nursery School
Nursery · 426m away
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Primary · 428m away
Parkwood Academy
Primary · 522m away
Kings Road Primary School
Primary · 971m away
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 992m away
The Hawthorns School
Free school · Grammar · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Columbus's Ofsted rating?
Lift Columbus was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Columbus?
Lift Columbus currently has 286 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Columbus take?
Lift Columbus caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Lift Columbus?
Lift Columbus is in Chelmsford, CM1 4ZB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Columbus have a sixth form?
Yes, Lift Columbus has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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