Lift Newlands, based in London, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Lift Newlands currently has around 78 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 59.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 34.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 73.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29.5%. white and black caribbean pupils make up about 15.4% , followed by other mixed at 12.8%
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 SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Stuart Road, London, SE15 3AZ |
| Website: | www.newlandsacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 02076392541 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Southwark |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Michelle Stone |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140138 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 70 |
| Number of Pupils: | 78 |
| Number of Boys: | 78 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 34.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 73.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 29.50% | 23 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 15.40% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 12.80% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 10.30% | 8 |
| African | 10.30% | 8 |
| Other Black | 7.70% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 5.10% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 2 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 1.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivydale Primary School Ivydale Road , Nunhead SE15 3BU | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnham Infant School St Norbert Road , Brockley SE4 2HH | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnham Academy Turnham Road , Brockley SE4 2HH | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnham Primary Foundation School Turnham Road , Brockley SE4 2HH | - not rated | 578 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Howson Road , Brockley SE4 2BB | - not rated | 895 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Newlands Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands School Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Small Acres Peckham Rye Playground , Homestall Road SE22 0SB | - not rated | 557 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headstart Montessori School 24 Waveney Avenue , Peckham Rye SE15 3UE | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowgate School Revelon Road , Brockley SE4 2PR | - not rated | 726 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.