Lift Aylward
London, N18 1NB · Enfield · secondary school
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20th of 21 secondary schools in Enfield we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.3/10 against 325 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 18 | 35% | 0.63 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.5 · 22 | 30% | 0.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.28 · 29 | 25% | 0.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.5 · 10 | 10% | 0.11 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lift Aylward overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.28 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,324 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,485. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support student wellbeing?
What Ofsted said about Lift Aylward
Overview
The inspection found that the school meets the expected standard across most areas, with inclusion rated at a strong standard. Leaders have driven "sustained improvement" since autumn 2024, creating a "calm, purposeful environment" where pupils, particularly those facing additional challenges, make good progress. The report highlights effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, alongside a clear vision for excellence.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "strong standard," with leaders and staff being "highly skilled" in identifying and meeting individual needs.
- Disadvantaged pupils "consistently achieve... above national disadvantaged averages," benefiting from effective use of pupil premium funding.
- Behaviour management has been revamped, resulting in a "calm, purposeful environment" where lessons "largely run smoothly."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "typically well sequenced," with targeted interventions successfully closing knowledge gaps in literacy and mathematics.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" ensuring pupils "feel safe" and concerns are actively managed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure "highly effective teaching is embedded across all subjects and year groups" so all pupils consistently achieve excellent outcomes.
- Uptake of school clubs is "not as high as it could be," though leaders have planned summer experiences to broaden pupils' cultural horizons.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.8 |
| 2024/25 | 39.8 |
| 2025/26 | 37.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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