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Lift Maltings
Requires Improvementgraded 19/09/2023Ages 11–16841 pupilsDoes not apply
Lift Maltings is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Witham, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 841 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 19/09/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 and 36% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Witham can view Lift Maltings's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 19/09/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence35.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher22.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS82%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals22.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 839.9
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
EBacc entry19%
EBacc average point score3.33
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Witham
All schools in Witham →Howbridge Infant SchoolGood · 0.4 miHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miHowbridge Church of England Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 miChipping Hill Primary School0.7 miAcorn Academy0.7 miWitham Oaks AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
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