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Lift Bexleyheath
Goodgraded 06/07/2021Ages 11–181,487 pupilsNone
Lift Bexleyheath is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bexleyheath, within the Bexley local authority. The school has around 1,487 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/07/2021, Lift Bexleyheath was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.7 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bexleyheath can view Lift Bexleyheath's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/07/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence27.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher23.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS88%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals28.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language45.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.1
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
Grade 4+ English & maths62%
EBacc entry10%
EBacc average point score3.24
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C-APS per entry 27.4
Value added-0.43Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.2
Retention93%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Bexleyheath
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