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Lift Maltings

Academy sponsor led · Witham · CM8 1EP

Ages 11–16 · 787 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

39.0

Overall absence

12.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-24

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.64
−20+2
Attainment 839.0
English & maths grade 5+37%
English & maths grade 4+59%
EBacc entry21%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)35.5%
Unauthorised5.3%
Authorised absence
7.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
9.0%
Enrolments in measure
954

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill72%

787 pupils · 1,100 places

Pupils on roll
787
Boys / girls
386 / 401
School capacity
1,100
Capacity fill
787 / 1,100 (72%)
Free school meals
22.6%
FSM pupils
178
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LIFT SCHOOLS
Academy trust
LIFT SCHOOLS
Sponsor
Lift Schools
Headteacher
Ms Leanne Abbott-Jones

Location

Address
Spinks Lane
Postcode
CM8 1EP
Town
Witham
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Braintree
Constituency
Witham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Witham, Essex, 787 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 22.6%.

Open schools in Witham
15
Secondary schools in Witham
2
Academies among open schools in Witham
73% (11)
Open schools in CM8
16
Secondary in CM8
2
Open schools in Essex LA
612
Secondary in Essex LA
79

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Witham · CM8 2SD · Essex

    Ages 11–18

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    • EM5+39%
    • Absence8.6%

    1.5 miles away

  • Howbridge Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Witham · CM8 1DJ · Essex

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM23.0%

    0.4 miles away

  • Chipping Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Witham · CM8 1FR · Essex

    Ages 5–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM9.7%

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  • Acorn Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Witham · CM8 1NA · Essex

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM24.1%

    0.7 miles away

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    Ofsted: Good

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    Witham · CM8 1NA · Essex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM31.0%

    0.7 miles away

  • Woodend Farm School

    Other independent special school

    Witham · CM8 1EH · Essex

    Ages 6–16

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Leanne Abbott-Jones
Telephone
01376512911
Website
http://www.maltingsacademy.org/

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