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Lift Aylward
Windmill Road, Enfield, London, N18 1NB, Enfield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.5 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,401
Capacity
1,485
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 80% nationally for Attainment 8. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 61%, while 80% progress to university, indicating a strong pathway for higher education. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests room for improvement in community engagement and overall school environment.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2012Older 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. | 39.8 | 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 60% | 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%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 95 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other33.4%
Black African28.3%
Other10.6%
White British5.4%
Black Caribbean4.1%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Black Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.61772, -0.08154 · N18 1NB
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Aylward rated by Ofsted?
Lift Aylward was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2012.
Is Lift Aylward a good school?
Lift Aylward scores 29.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 Aylward in GCSEs?
Lift Aylward achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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