Lift Kingswood
102%
Capacity
1,534
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Lift Kingswood
Lift Kingswood is a large secondary school in Kingston upon Hull that is currently oversubscribed by a significant margin. With 1,534 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,500, the school is operating at full stretch. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 709 applications for 347 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.04, and 337 of those applications were first preferences. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 29.7%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and reflects the school's role in serving a diverse local community. The school is non-denominational and caters for boys and girls aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form provision. Richard Westoby is the headteacher.
Academically, Lift Kingswood performs well above the local authority average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.24 means pupils achieve nearly a quarter of a grade more per subject than similar pupils nationally, and this places the school 3rd out of 14 secondary schools in Kingston upon Hull. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is -0.44, so the school is comfortably ahead of its peers. The Attainment 8 score is 52.6, and 73.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 4.73, with 72.5% of pupils entering the EBacc combination of subjects. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024, the school was judged Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a theatre, swimming pool, astro turf, and dedicated music and art studios. Sports provision covers football, cricket, basketball, dance, and martial arts, while extracurricular clubs include chess, drama, Model UN, and Young Enterprise. The school has a strong reputation for behaviour and safety: in the Parent View survey, 96% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the school makes sure pupils are well behaved, and 92% felt their child is happy. SEND support is available for a wide range of needs including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With its strong academic outcomes and high demand for places, Lift Kingswood is a popular choice for families in Hull who want a well-run, inclusive secondary school that delivers results above the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Wawne Road, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU7 4WR |
| Headteacher | Richard Westoby |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 1,534 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,534 / 1,500 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.24)
984th of 3,141
Nationally
85th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
3rd of 14
In Kingston upon Hull, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/235%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 168 pupils).
- Sixth form college55%
- Not sustained15%
- FE college8%
- Apprenticeship8%
- Employment7%
- School sixth form (stay)5%
85% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Ofsted Parent View
417 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed347
709
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
337 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
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
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British84.1%
- White (other)5.9%
- Mixed3.5%
- Asian1.9%
- Black0.1%
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 half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
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.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
5
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
Wawne Road, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU7 4WR
Wawne Road, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU7 4WR
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