Lift Winton
115%
Capacity
1,031
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Lift Winton
Lift Winton’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2024, confirmed the school remains Outstanding, a rating it first earned in a graded inspection back in 2018. That’s a strong headline, but the real story is in the exam data. The school’s Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year sits at 0.81, which is classified as well above average nationally. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools across Hampshire is -0.17, meaning Lift Winton is pushing nearly a full grade higher per subject than the typical local school. In fact, it ranks second out of 80 schools of the same type in the local authority, and 29th out of 461 across the South East region. Maths is a particular strength, with a Progress 8 score of 1.34, while English sits at 0.58 and the EBacc element at 0.79.
On attainment, 87.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, and 74.2% hit the stronger grade 5 benchmark. The average Attainment 8 score is 55.8, and the EBacc average point score is 5.08. Just over half of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects, and 39.6% achieved a grade 4 or above across all five components. These are strong results by any measure, and they reflect a school where academic expectations are consistently high. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils leave at 16, but the outcomes suggest they are well prepared for the next stage, whether that’s A-levels, apprenticeships, or college.
Lift Winton is a popular school, and the numbers back that up. For 2025/26 entry, it received 483 applications for 174 places, with 182 of those as first preferences. That’s an oversubscription ratio of 2.78, so it’s worth being strategic about your application. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves pupils aged 11 to 16 in Test Valley. Facilities include a theatre, music rooms, tennis courts, a sports hall, playing fields, art studios, and a library. There’s a strong co-curricular offer too, with clubs ranging from coding and choir to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and an eco club. SEND provision covers a broad range of needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health support. This is a school that suits families looking for high academic standards backed by concrete results, with a lively extracurricular scene and a clear sense of purpose.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | London Road, Andover, Test Valley, SP10 2PS |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Clark |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,031 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,031 / 900 (115% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (15 May 2024): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.81)
182nd of 3,141
Nationally
29th of 461
In South East
1st of 5
In Test Valley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly 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
2022/2340%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 175 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)40%
- FE college37%
- Apprenticeship9%
- Employment7%
- Not sustained7%
93% 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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed174
483
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
182 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British73.6%
- White (other)8.3%
- Mixed6.9%
- Asian5.2%
- 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.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given 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
London Road, Andover
Test Valley, SP10 2PS
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