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Lift Bexleyheath
Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.0 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,487
Capacity
1,900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 75% nationally. While 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade outcomes, as only 30% reach grade 5 or above. The school also has a relatively low EBacc entry rate of 10%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 6 July 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 41.1 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 52% | 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.6%
Black African16.5%
White Other10.4%
Asian Indian5.2%
Mixed Other3.8%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.45781, 0.14605 · DA6 7DA
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN137138
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bexleyheathacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Bexleyheath rated by Ofsted?
Lift Bexleyheath was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 July 2021.
Is Lift Bexleyheath a good school?
Lift Bexleyheath scores 33.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Bexleyheath in GCSEs?
Lift Bexleyheath achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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