Lift New Forest
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Southampton, SO45 2PA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 15% in England
7 of 9 in New Forest
Pupils
504
First preferences per place
0.73
2026/27
Absence
9.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 36.3 | 40.6 | 38.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20% | 34% | 37% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 23% | 28% | 22% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.67 | -0.51 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Noadswood School · 2.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
- Applemore College · 2.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 15% in England
- The Hamble School · 3.7 mi · Not judged · Top 43% in England
- Weston Secondary School · 3.9 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 3% in England
- Oasis Academy Mayfield · 4.3 mi · Good · Bottom 17% in England
- Brookfield Community School · 4.8 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
The neighbourhood
Lift New Forest is in Holbury North, Blackfield & Fawley (typical home £332,500, crime low).
What is Lift New Forest's Ofsted rating?
Lift New Forest is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Lift New Forest rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Lift New Forest is in the bottom 15% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.