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Lift New Rickstones
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.4 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,204
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.5, placing it in the top 77% nationally. While 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 23%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum. Additionally, 31% of students progress to university, with 6% attending top-third institutions, indicating a decent pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 40.5 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 31% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 16 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.81839, 0.63550 · CM8 2SD
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN135651
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.newrickstonesacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift New Rickstones rated by Ofsted?
Lift New Rickstones was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2018.
Is Lift New Rickstones a good school?
Lift New Rickstones scores 31.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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 New Rickstones in GCSEs?
Lift New Rickstones achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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