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Lift Columbus
Oliver Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.7 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
286
Capacity
270
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and very low performance in key stage 2 assessments, this institution faces significant challenges, as evidenced by 0% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Additionally, only 39% of parents report satisfaction, indicating a lack of confidence in the school's ability to provide a positive educational experience. Families may want to consider these factors carefully when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (105 responses)
★★★★★2.0
My child is happy
67%
Progress is communicated
58%
My child makes good progress
57%
School keeps me informed
51%
My child feels safe
42%
School supports development
42%
I'd recommend this school
39%
Good range of subjects
37%
Behaviour is good
35%
School responds to concerns
33%
School has high expectations
31%
Good range of extra-curricular
23%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.9%
Black African7.0%
Asian Indian3.8%
White Other3.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.75317, 0.45958 · CM1 4ZB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN138122
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Columbus rated by Ofsted?
Lift Columbus was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Lift Columbus a good school?
Lift Columbus scores 0.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lift Columbus?
Based on 105 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lift Columbus receives a satisfaction score of 40% across all parent survey questions.
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