Located in Bexleyheath, Lift Bexleyheath is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Lift Bexleyheath currently has around 1487 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 26.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.6%. african pupils make up about 16.5% , followed by other white at 10.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (82%) , including 46% who stay in school sixth forms and 33% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7DA |
| Website: | http://www.bexleyheathacademy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 02083035696 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Rubeka Luthfa |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137138 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/07/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1487 |
| Number of Boys: | 800 |
| Number of Girls: | 687 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.60% | 723 |
| African | 16.50% | 245 |
| Other White | 10.40% | 154 |
| Indian | 5.20% | 77 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 57 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 49 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 31 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 27 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 25 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 20 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 17 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 13 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Infant School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Pelham Road , DA7 4HL | - not rated | 279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Bexleyheath Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath School Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School for Girls Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | - not rated | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.