The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.9 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
37.9
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 145 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 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
- 1,031
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Rebecca Clark (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Location
London Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Mark Way School
Special school · Very close
Norman Gate School
Special school · Very close
Vigo Primary School
Primary · 339m away
Vigo Junior School
Primary · 339m away
Icknield School
Special school · 859m away
Andover Church of England Primary School
Primary · 873m away
Wolverdene Special School
Special school · 953m away
Smannell Field School
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lift Winton a selective school?
No. Lift Winton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift Winton's Ofsted rating?
Lift Winton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Winton?
Lift Winton currently has 1,031 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Winton take?
Lift Winton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Winton?
Lift Winton is in Andover, SP10 2PS, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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