Lift Richmond Park, based in London, provides secondary education, 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Lift Richmond Park currently has around 1039 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 27.7% 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 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.5%. other white pupils make up about 18.2%
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 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 51% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Park Avenue, London, SW14 8RG |
| Website: | http://www.richmondparkacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 02088768891 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Richmond upon Thames |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Whelan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136208 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/12/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1100 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1039 |
| Number of Boys: | 535 |
| Number of Girls: | 504 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.50% | 421 |
| Other White | 18.20% | 189 |
| Other Mixed | 6.40% | 66 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.10% | 53 |
| African | 4.80% | 50 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 45 |
| Other Asian | 3.10% | 32 |
| Caribbean | 2.90% | 30 |
| Pakistani | 2.70% | 28 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 25 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 19 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 18 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 17 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 14 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 5 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Worple Street , SW14 8HE | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | - not rated | 918 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Primary School Cross Street , Barnes SW13 0QQ | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alton School Danebury Avenue , Roehampton SW15 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shene School Park Avenue , East Sheen SW14 8RG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick Community School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 590 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton Gate School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 625 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower House School 188 Sheen Lane , Richmond SW14 8LF | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Pavilion School Vine Road Recreation Ground , Barnes SW13 0NE | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.