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Lift Unity City
Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 8RE, Middlesbrough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.8 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,027
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 95% nationally for Attainment 8. While 41% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or above and in EBacc entries. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be strong, making it a viable option for families in the Middlesbrough area.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.2 | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 41% | Bottom 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 21% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.4%
Black African6.1%
White Other5.3%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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54.55635, -1.19769 · TS3 8RE
School details
Local authorityMiddlesbrough
RegionNorth East
URN133768
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Unity City rated by Ofsted?
Lift Unity City was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2022.
Is Lift Unity City a good school?
Lift Unity City scores 14.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Lift Unity City in GCSEs?
Lift Unity City achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.2. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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