Lift Ashingdon
100%
Capacity
209
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About Lift Ashingdon
Lift Ashingdon is a state primary school in Rochford, Essex, that is running very close to full capacity with 209 pupils against a school capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.1 per cent, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively advantaged intake compared with many schools in the area. Demand for places is notably high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 122 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.07. Of those applicants, 32 put the school as their first preference, and 28 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition indicates that the school is a popular choice among local families, and securing a place is far from guaranteed. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 5 to 11, with no nursery provision on site.
Academically, Lift Ashingdon performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Essex average of 62 per cent. This places the school 4th out of 19 primary schools in the Rochford district and in the top 10 per cent nationally. Scores in individual subjects were strong: average reading and maths scores were 108 and 107 respectively, and 91 per cent of pupils met the expected standard in writing. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023 rated it Good overall, with Good in every category including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This is a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement, with quality of education and early years provision both graded as Requires Improvement at that time.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including an ICT suite, art studios, music rooms, a sensory room, and both a gymnasium and sports hall. Sports on offer include football, gymnastics, rounders and cricket, while clubs cover drama, gardening and choir. For children with additional needs, the school provides support for a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With its strong academic outcomes and high local demand, Lift Ashingdon is best suited to families who live within a reasonable catchment area and are looking for a well-regarded, improving primary that delivers results above the local norm. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Lift Hockley, 2.9 km away, which may be an alternative for those who miss out on a place here.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Fambridge Road, Rochford, Rochford, SS4 3LN |
| Headteacher | Charlotte Leasure |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.1% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
810th of 13,686
Nationally
77th of 1,612
In East of England
4th of 19
In Rochford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
84%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
122
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British97.1%
- Mixed1.9%
- White (other)0.5%
- Asian0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Fambridge Road, Rochford
Rochford, SS4 3LN
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