The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.0
11.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
15.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 212 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 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
- 1,534
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Richard Westoby (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Wawne Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4WR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthcott School and Sixth Form College
Special school · 556m away
Cleeve Primary School
Primary · 672m away
Highlands Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Broadacre Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Bude Park Primary School
Primary · 969m away
Biggin Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Horton House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Felix House School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lift Kingswood a selective school?
No. Lift Kingswood is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift Kingswood's Ofsted rating?
Lift Kingswood was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Kingswood?
Lift Kingswood currently has 1,534 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Kingswood take?
Lift Kingswood caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Kingswood?
Lift Kingswood is in Hull, HU7 4WR, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Kingswood have a sixth form?
No, Lift Kingswood does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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