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Lift Hamford
Elm Tree Avenue, Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14 8TE, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.9 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
380
Capacity
280
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
136%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 55% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, only 2% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the overall LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as some nearby schools.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
White Other1.6%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.84633, 1.24723 · CO14 8TE
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN138072
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Hamford rated by Ofsted?
Lift Hamford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Lift Hamford a good school?
Lift Hamford scores 22.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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