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Lift New Forest

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Lift New Forest

Long Lane, Holbury, Southampton, SO45 2PA

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

38.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.2%
Basics 9-5
37.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

38.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2336.346.4
2023/2440.646.4
2024/2538.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.670.00
2023/24-0.510.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
20.7%
EBacc APS
3.25
EBacc 9-5
8.3%
EBacc 9-4
14.9%
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Nearby secondary schools

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New Forest School
2.4 km away · Other independent special school
Noadswood School
3.23 km away · Academy converter
Good
Greenwood School
4 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Applemore College
4 km away · Foundation school
Good
Oak Lodge School
4.1 km away · Community special school
Good

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About Lift New Forest

Lift New Forest is a secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. The school has around 548 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Long Lane, Southampton, SO45 2PA | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lift New Forest, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lift New Forest

What is Lift New Forest's Ofsted rating?
Lift New Forest received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Lift New Forest's latest exam results?
Lift New Forest: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Lift New Forest located?
Lift New Forest is a secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire (SO45 2PA).
How many pupils attend Lift New Forest?
Lift New Forest has around 548 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lift New Forest with other schools?
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