SchoolScoresLift Winton
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of LIFT SCHOOLS
London Road, Andover, SP10 2PS
01264 351822 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 January 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
177 pupils in this year group.
26% — 19 points below the Hampshire average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 37.9 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
145 pupils in this year group.
88% — 4 points below the Hampshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 88% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 23% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 57% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 88% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 171 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 111 |
| Of those, offered a place | 111 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 184 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Andover. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.3% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Andover. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Andover. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Andover. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Andover. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Andover. Lower than 31% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.3% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Andover. Lower than 44% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Andover. Lower than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Andover. Higher than 54% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Andover. Higher than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Andover. Higher than 97% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 32.5% | 13.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Rookwood School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 27% A*/A at A level
- Harrow Way Community School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- John Hanson Community School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Winton's Ofsted rating?
Lift Winton was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 January 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Lift Winton do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 26% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Lift Winton oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 111 families put Lift Winton as their first choice for 171 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 111 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138920.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.