The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 116 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 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
- 980
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 33.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hounslow
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Bob Tinsley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Cecil Road, Hounslow, TW3 1AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHounslow Town Primary School
Primary · Very close
Alexandra Primary School
Primary · 384m away
Chatsworth Primary School
Primary · 745m away
Spring Grove Primary School
Primary · 763m away
St Mark's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Grove Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lift Kingsley a selective school?
No. Lift Kingsley is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift Kingsley's Ofsted rating?
Lift Kingsley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Kingsley?
Lift Kingsley currently has 980 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Kingsley take?
Lift Kingsley caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Kingsley?
Lift Kingsley is in Hounslow, TW3 1AX, in the Hounslow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Kingsley have a sixth form?
Yes, Lift Kingsley has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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