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Lift Kingswood
Wawne Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4WR, Kingston upon Hull, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.3 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,534
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.0, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in English and Maths where 73% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. The school also boasts a high parent satisfaction rate, with 83% of parents recommending it, indicating a positive community environment. However, while the EBacc entry rate stands at 52%, some may find this area less robust compared to national averages.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 55.0 | Top 15% 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%. | 73% | Top 33% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 52% | Top 14% 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%. | 46% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (417 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School has high expectations
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
My child is happy
85%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
84%
Progress is communicated
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School responds to concerns
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
White Other5.9%
Black African2.5%
Mixed Other2.3%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.79836, -0.32618 · HU7 4WR
School details
Local authorityKingston upon Hull, City of
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139118
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Kingswood rated by Ofsted?
Lift Kingswood was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Lift Kingswood a good school?
Lift Kingswood scores 86.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Kingswood?
Based on 417 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lift Kingswood receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lift Kingswood in GCSEs?
Lift Kingswood achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.0. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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