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Lift Tendring
Rochford Way, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 0AZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.9 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,554
Capacity
1,980
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student achievement, particularly in GCSE performance where it ranks in the top 90% nationally for Attainment 8. While over half of the students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment and EBacc entry, with only 31% achieving grade 5 or above and just 8% entering the EBacc. The school supports a significant percentage of students in pursuing higher education, with 64% going on to university.
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Last inspected: 21 May 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. | 36.9 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 8% | 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%. | 64% | Above 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 117 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
Mixed Other2.1%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.84293, 1.25151 · CO13 0AZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137188
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Tendring rated by Ofsted?
Lift Tendring was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Lift Tendring a good school?
Lift Tendring scores 20.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Tendring in GCSEs?
Lift Tendring achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.9. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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