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Lift Newlands
Stuart Road, Peckham Rye, London, SE15 3AZ, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.3 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
78
Capacity
70
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school provides a supportive environment for its 78 students. However, academic performance shows room for improvement, with only 13% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and no students attaining a grade 5 or higher. Parents may appreciate the positive Ofsted assessment, but should consider the current GCSE attainment levels when evaluating the school for their children.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 18.3 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 13% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.15.4%
Mixed Other12.8%
Black African10.3%
Black Caribbean10.3%
Black Other7.7%
Mixed W+B African5.1%
White Other2.6%
Other2.6%
White Irish1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Location
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51.45877, -0.04968 · SE15 3AZ
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN140138
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.newlandsacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Newlands rated by Ofsted?
Lift Newlands was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2023.
Is Lift Newlands a good school?
Lift Newlands scores 40.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Newlands in GCSEs?
Lift Newlands achieved an Attainment 8 score of 18.3. 13% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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