The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.9
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 296 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 27 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% 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 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,554
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 29.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Tom Burt (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2021 | Full Inspection
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Location
Rochford Way, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 0AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Lift Tendring a selective school?
No. Lift Tendring is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift Tendring's Ofsted rating?
Lift Tendring was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Tendring?
Lift Tendring currently has 1,554 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Tendring take?
Lift Tendring caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Tendring?
Lift Tendring is in Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0AZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Tendring have a sixth form?
Yes, Lift Tendring has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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