Lift Sir Herbert Leon is a secondary school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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.
Lift Sir Herbert Leon currently has around 647 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 50.1% 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 14.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 44.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.1%. african pupils make up about 14.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 63% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Fern Grove, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQ |
| Website: | www.liftsirherbertleon.org |
| Telephone: | 01908624720 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Damian McGeehin |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138439 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 647 |
| Number of Boys: | 333 |
| Number of Girls: | 314 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 44.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.10% | 298 |
| African | 14.80% | 96 |
| Bangladeshi | 8.50% | 55 |
| Other Mixed | 7.00% | 45 |
| Other White | 6.00% | 39 |
| Pakistani | 3.10% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 13 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 10 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Hall Primary School Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3QF | - not rated | 204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall Primary School Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3QF | - not rated | 204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall County First School Melfort Drive , Bletchley MK2 3QD | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park School Bala Way , Bletchley MK2 3HJ | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakes First School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Hall County Middle School Melfort Drive , Bletchley MK2 3QD | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Sir Herbert Leon Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leon School and Sports College Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS Milton Keynes R2D , 1-9 Barton Road MK2 3HU | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| KWS School R2D , 1 - 9 Barton Road MK2 3HU | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Road Resource Centre Manor Road , Bletchley MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People Out of School Project Queensway , MK2 2HB | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Milton Keynes Fenney House , Queensway MK2 2HB | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.