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Lift Maltings
Spinks Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.8 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
841
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.9, the school ranks in the top 80% nationally for academic performance, and 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in September 2023, indicating areas that need development. Additionally, only 31% of students progress to university, with none attending top-third institutions, suggesting a focus on enhancing post-secondary pathways.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 39.9 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 26 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.9%
White Other4.3%
Black African3.7%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.79668, 0.63297 · CM8 1EP
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN135653
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.maltingsacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Maltings rated by Ofsted?
Lift Maltings was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Lift Maltings a good school?
Lift Maltings scores 5.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Maltings in GCSEs?
Lift Maltings achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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