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Lift Clacton
Pathfields Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 3JL, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.9 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,516
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although its GCSE attainment figures show room for improvement, with an Attainment 8 score of 30.0 and only 37% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school sends 32% of its students to university, but none to top-third institutions, indicating a need for stronger pathways to higher education. Despite these challenges, it ranks in the top 99% for GCSE A8 compared to the UK, suggesting some students excel academically.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2024Quality 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. | 30.0 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 32% | 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 63 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Black African2.0%
Other1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.79938, 1.14182 · CO15 3JL
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN135957
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.liftclacton.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Clacton rated by Ofsted?
Lift Clacton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2024.
Is Lift Clacton a good school?
Lift Clacton scores 10.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Clacton in GCSEs?
Lift Clacton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.0. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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