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Lift Richmond Park
Park Avenue, London, SW14 8RG, Richmond upon Thames
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.8 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,039
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 56.1, which places it in the top 13% nationally. A commendable 90% of students progress to university, with 40% attending top-third institutions, indicating a solid pathway for higher education. While 78% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there may be room for improvement in the percentage reaching grade 5 or above.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2017Older 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. | 56.1 | Top 13% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% 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%. | 67% | Top 11% 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%. | 69% | Top 9% 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%. | 54% | Top 9% 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%. | 90% | 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%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 58 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.5%
White Other18.2%
Mixed Other6.4%
Other5.1%
Black African4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.3%
Asian Other3.1%
Black Caribbean2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.3%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.46237, -0.25930 · SW14 8RG
School details
Local authorityRichmond upon Thames
RegionLondon
URN136208
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.richmondparkacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Richmond Park rated by Ofsted?
Lift Richmond Park was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2017.
Is Lift Richmond Park a good school?
Lift Richmond Park scores 72.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Richmond Park in GCSEs?
Lift Richmond Park achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.1. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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