Lift Crescent View

The Ridge Academy is performing well, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating in its recent inspection. The school provides a supportive environment for pupils, many of whom have experienced disrupted education due to special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, a strong willingness to learn, and a sense of pride in their school. The staff are committed to the personal development and educational success of all students, fostering a safe and encouraging atmosphere where pupils feel valued and confident.

Strengths

• Pupils exhibit polite behaviour and a strong eagerness to learn.
• The curriculum is well-structured and effectively taught in most subjects.
• Effective support systems are in place for pupils with SEND.
• Staff are knowledgeable about pupils' needs and adapt learning accordingly.
• Pupils' reading skills are prioritised and well-supported.
• Positive relationships with parents help improve attendance.

Areas for Improvement

• Some wider curriculum subjects lack secure implementation, impacting pupils’ ability to connect important concepts.

In 2024–25 pupils at Lift Crescent View attended 77.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 59.4% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 58.2% of pupils at Lift Crescent View were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). 2 pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Lift Crescent View had 6.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Lift Crescent View had 60 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Lift Crescent View received £31,354 and spent £33,709 for each of its 67 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £124,000 (-£1,854 per pupil).

Across all 59 schools of Lift Schools, income was £8,746 and spending £8,644 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Cheltenham · Gloucestershire local authority: places and applications

Lift Crescent View is part of Lift Schools, which runs 62 schools. The nearest others:

• Lift Brockworth Gloucester
• Lift Hillview Gloucester
• Lift Callowell Stroud
• Marling School Stroud
• Lift Cam Woodfield Junior Dursley
• Lift Berkeley Berkeley
• Lift Hazelwood Swindon
• Lift East Wichel Swindon
• Lift Offa's Mead Chepstow
• Lift Four Dwellings Primary Birmingham

What is Lift Crescent View's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Lift Crescent View is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

When was Lift Crescent View last inspected by Ofsted?

Lift Crescent View was last inspected in June 2024.

How many pupils does Lift Crescent View have?

Lift Crescent View has 60 pupils on roll.

What age range does Lift Crescent View cover?

Lift Crescent View for pupils aged 5 to 11.

What are Lift Crescent View's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Lift Crescent View?

Lift Crescent View is at Clyde Crescent, Whaddon, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5QH.