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Lift Sir Herbert Leon
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.3 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
647
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance in GCSE attainment, ranking in the top 4% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. However, only 46% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a concern for some parents. Parent satisfaction appears to be limited, with only 40% recommending the school based on feedback.
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Last inspected: 8 October 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. | 33.7 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
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DfE destinations data includes 2 tracked leavers for this school; headline progression percentages are not stored in this profile.
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
80%
My child feels safe
73%
My child is happy
67%
My child makes good progress
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
School has high expectations
60%
School keeps me informed
53%
School responds to concerns
47%
Behaviour is good
47%
I'd recommend this school
40%
School supports development
33%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.1%
Black African14.8%
Asian Bangladeshi8.5%
Mixed Other7.0%
White Other6.0%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.98026, -0.72718 · MK2 3HQ
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN138439
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.liftsirherbertleon.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Sir Herbert Leon rated by Ofsted?
Lift Sir Herbert Leon was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Lift Sir Herbert Leon a good school?
Lift Sir Herbert Leon scores 8.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Sir Herbert Leon?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lift Sir Herbert Leon receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lift Sir Herbert Leon in GCSEs?
Lift Sir Herbert Leon achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.7. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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