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Lift Greensward
Greensward Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HG, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.2 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,613
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment 8, which places it in the top 32% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is commendable at 77%, while over half of the students reach grade 5 or above in these core subjects. However, the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 20%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more traditional academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2014Older 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. | 49.4 | Top 32% 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%. | 77% | Top 21% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 133 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.60667, 0.66544 · SS5 5HG
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN135652
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Greensward rated by Ofsted?
Lift Greensward was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2014.
Is Lift Greensward a good school?
Lift Greensward scores 63.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Greensward in GCSEs?
Lift Greensward achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.4. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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