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Lift Unity City
Goodgraded 10/05/2022Ages 11–161,027 pupils
Lift Unity City is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Middlesbrough. The school has around 1,027 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/05/2022, Lift Unity City was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 30.7 and 18% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Middlesbrough can view Lift Unity City's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 10/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 834.2
Progress 8-0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths21%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake72.0%
Free school meals72.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.7%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing85.4%
Attendance85.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Middlesbrough
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