The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.5
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.37
Band 3Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 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
- 1,204
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Karen Jones (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Rivenhall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Powers Hall Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Witham Oaks Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Acorn Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lift New Rickstones a selective school?
No. Lift New Rickstones is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift New Rickstones's Ofsted rating?
Lift New Rickstones was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift New Rickstones?
Lift New Rickstones currently has 1,204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift New Rickstones take?
Lift New Rickstones caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift New Rickstones?
Lift New Rickstones is in Witham, CM8 2SD, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift New Rickstones have a sixth form?
Yes, Lift New Rickstones has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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