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Lift Sir Herbert Leon

Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-1.02
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
59 1st-choice / 88 places
Ranking
#3,034
of 3,141 nationally

About Lift Sir Herbert Leon

Just 40% of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend Lift Sir Herbert Leon, a figure that sits alongside a clear oversubscription picture. For 2025/26 entry, the school received 118 applications for 88 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.34, and 59 of those offers went to first-preference families. The 15 survey responses paint a mixed picture: 67% of parents agreed there is a good range of subjects, and 73% felt their child could take part in clubs and activities. However, only 47% agreed their child is happy at the school, and just 27% felt the school makes sure pupils are well behaved. On the positive side, 73% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child does well at the school. The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection in October 2024 judged it Good across all areas, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2022.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressFern Grove, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQ
HeadteacherDamian McGeehin
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Number of Pupils647
Free School Meals (FSM)50.1%
School Capacity647 / 750 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sixth Form CentreTheatreLibraryGymnasiumAstro TurfPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolDining HallMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

Cross CountryFootballAthleticsNetballBasketballGymnasticsBadmintonDanceHockey

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubDebateChessCodingDuke of EdinburghFilm ClubModel United NationsNewspaperGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:10-08:30

After-school care

15:15-16:15

Source: liftsirherbertleon.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lift Sir Herbert Leon

Lift Sir Herbert Leon has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.