The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.5
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
16%
Based on 103 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 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
- 548
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 43.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Robert Forder (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Long Lane, Holbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Lift New Forest a selective school?
No. Lift New Forest is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift New Forest's Ofsted rating?
Lift New Forest was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift New Forest?
Lift New Forest currently has 548 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift New Forest take?
Lift New Forest caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift New Forest?
Lift New Forest is in Southampton, SO45 2PA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift New Forest have a sixth form?
Yes, Lift New Forest has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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