Lift Kingswood
Hull, HU7 4WR · Kingston upon Hull, City of · secondary school
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3rd of 13 secondary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of 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 — 9.0/10 against 827 of them, against 7.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 63.0 · 85 | 46% | 3.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.24 · 68 | 38% | 2.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.1 · 89 | 15% | 1.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lift Kingswood overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.24 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,592 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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
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What Ofsted said about Lift Kingswood
Overview
Pupils have an “exceptional experience” at this school, benefiting from a “rich array of opportunities” that develop their character and resilience. The report highlights that pupils achieve very highly, behave “impeccably well,” and are “highly motivated” by the school’s high expectations and ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptionally calm” behaviour and have “strong relationships” with peers and staff, feeling safe and valued.
- The curriculum is structured with “great care,” allowing pupils to revisit topics, build on prior learning, and develop confidence with subject-specific vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “particularly well supported,” making “excellent progress” through tailored teaching and bespoke interventions.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with weaker readers receiving “swift support” and rapidly improving their ability and oracy skills.
- Leaders show “relentless” commitment to improvement, driving “transformational changes” in personal development and community engagement.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, pupils do not receive enough opportunities to “connect their knowledge or apply their learning,” preventing some from developing “deep levels of understanding.” Leaders are implementing strategies to ensure pedagogical methods consistently help pupils remember, connect, and apply knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.6 |
| 2024/25 | 55.0 |
| 2025/26 | 57.1 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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