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OpenOfsted: GoodURN 140138

Lift Newlands

Academy special converter · London · SE15 3AZ

Ages 11–16 · 79 pupils · Southwark

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

10.6

Overall absence

34.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-03-13

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.41
−20+2
Attainment 810.6
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+11%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence34.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)73.8%
Unauthorised25.0%
Authorised absence
9.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
29.8%
Enrolments in measure
84

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 fill113%

79 pupils · 70 places

Pupils on roll
79
Boys / girls
79 / 0
School capacity
70
Capacity fill
79 / 70 (113%)
Free school meals
64.6%
FSM pupils
51
Gender
Boys
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LIFT SCHOOLS
Academy trust
LIFT SCHOOLS
Sponsor
Lift Schools
Headteacher
Miss Michelle Stone

Location

Address
Stuart Road, Peckham Rye
Postcode
SE15 3AZ
Town
London
Local authority
Southwark
District
Southwark
Constituency
Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Boys academy special converter, Ages 11–16, in London, Southwark, 79 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 64.6%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in London
1846
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in SE15
25
Open schools in Southwark LA
122

Nearby schools

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

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Michelle Stone
Telephone
02076392541
Website
www.newlandsacademy.org

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