The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
29%
+21.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 332
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr David Jenkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Chevening Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4UR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lift Hockley?
Lift Hockley currently has 332 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Hockley take?
Lift Hockley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Hockley?
Lift Hockley is in Hockley, SS5 4UR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Hockley have a sixth form?
No, Lift Hockley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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