Lift New Forest
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Long Lane Holbury Southampton Hampshire SO45 2PA |
| Phone | 02380891192 |
| Reference Number | 138585 |
The New Forest Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains. The school has cultivated an inclusive and ambitious ethos, leading to improved academic aspirations and a broader curriculum for students. Notably, the school's efforts in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are commendable, with tailored provisions ensuring that all pupils, including those disadvantaged, can achieve high standards. The engagement with local employers and a well-structured personal development programme further enhance the educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 548 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.82%
Girls: 48.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 58 | 49 | 107 |
| 8 | 59 | 51 | 110 |
| 9 | 56 | 55 | 111 |
| 10 | 51 | 48 | 99 |
| 11 | 60 | 61 | 121 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Inclusive and ambitious school ethos.
- Strong subject knowledge among curriculum teams.
- High standards of pupil behaviour and respect.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Comprehensive reading strategy in place.
- Engaging extra-curricular activities offered.
- Strong pastoral support system.
- Effective links with local employers for career preparation.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum is not fully embedded in a few areas.
- Inconsistent delivery of the personal development programme.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Manor Church of England Infant School
Teachers Way, Holbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2QG |
0.26 miles |
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Cadland Primary School
Whitefield Road, Holbury, Hampshire, SO45 2HW |
0.62 miles |
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Blackfield Primary and Nursery School
Hampton Lane, Blackfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1XA |
1.39 miles |
|
Wildground Junior School
Armitage Avenue, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4LG |
1.43 miles |
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Wildground Infant School
Crete Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4JX |
1.47 miles |
|
Fawley Infant School
School Road, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1EA |
1.71 miles |
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Waterside Primary School
Ashford Crescent, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 6ET |
1.9 miles |
|
Orchard Junior School
Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4SB |
1.99 miles |
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Orchard Infant School
Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4SB |
1.99 miles |
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Hythe Primary School
School Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 6BL |
2.31 miles |
|
Beaulieu Village Primary School
High Street, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7YD |
3.07 miles |
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Bower Lodge School
Main Road, Southampton, SO45 5TD |
3.24 miles |
|
Hamble Primary School
Hamble Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4ND |
3.27 miles |
|
Netley Abbey Junior School
Westwood Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5EL |
3.41 miles |
|
Netley Abbey Infant School
Westwood Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5EL |
3.41 miles |
|
Weston Shore Infant School
Foxcott Close, Weston, Southampton, SO19 9JQ |
3.45 miles |
|
Weston Park Primary School
Newtown Road, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9HX |
4.06 miles |
|
Woolston Infant School
Florence Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9DB |
4.1 miles |
|
Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy
Church Road, Southampton, SO31 9GD |
4.17 miles |
|
St John's Primary and Nursery School
French Street, Old Town, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AU |
4.29 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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New Forest School
Fawley Road, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1FJ |
1.49 miles |
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Noadswood School
North Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4ZF |
2.01 miles |
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Applemore College
Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4RQ |
2.48 miles |
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Oak Lodge School
Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4RQ |
2.55 miles |
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Dibden Park School
Main Road, Dibden, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 5TD |
3.24 miles |
|
The Hamble School
Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NE |
3.67 miles |
|
Weston Secondary School
Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9QP |
3.76 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Mayfield
Ashley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9NA |
4.21 miles |
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Oasis Academy Sholing
Middle Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8PH |
4.87 miles |
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Brookfield Community School
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7DU |
4.96 miles |