What did School Atlas judge Lift Aylward's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Lift Aylward's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in December 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Lift Aylward?

Lift Aylward has 1,324 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lift Aylward take?

Lift Aylward admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Lift Aylward located?

Lift Aylward is located in London, N18 1NB, Enfield.

How do I apply to Lift Aylward?

Lift Aylward is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Lift Aylward?

On offer day for 2021-22 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Lift Aylward was 1.24 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Lift Aylward?

When Lift Aylward has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Exceptional medical or social needs — Children with exceptional medical or social needs; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling (brother or sister) who will still be on roll at the school at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more applicants have equal priority for the last available place (except for twins and children from multiple births) the final tie-breaker will be random allocation, which will be independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at Lift Aylward?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.5% of pupils at Lift Aylward are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Lift Aylward: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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1.24miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2021-22 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Lift Aylward

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Exceptional medical or social needs — Children with exceptional medical or social needs.
3Sibling — Children with a sibling (brother or sister) who will still be on roll at the school at the time of admission.
4Children of staff — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been: employed for two or more years at the time of application; and/or recruited to fill a vacancy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Distance – children resident closest to the school.

If two applications tie: Where two or more applicants have equal priority for the last available place (except for twins and children from multiple births) the final tie-breaker will be random allocation, which will be independently verified.

Twins/multiple births exception: if the last available place is allocated to one twin or child from a multiple birth, the other twin/sibling from the multiple birth will also be offered a place, exceeding the PAN if necessary.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Lift Aylward: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Lift Aylward's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Lift Aylward's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in December 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lift Aylward?: Lift Aylward has 1,324 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lift Aylward take?: Lift Aylward admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Lift Aylward located?: Lift Aylward is located in London, N18 1NB, Enfield.
How do I apply to Lift Aylward?: Lift Aylward is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Lift Aylward?: On offer day for 2021-22 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Lift Aylward was 1.24 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Lift Aylward?: When Lift Aylward has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Exceptional medical or social needs — Children with exceptional medical or social needs; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling (brother or sister) who will still be on roll at the school at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more applicants have equal priority for the last available place (except for twins and children from multiple births) the final tie-breaker will be random allocation, which will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lift Aylward?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.5% of pupils at Lift Aylward are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Lift Aylward

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Exceptional medical or social needs — Children with exceptional medical or social needs.
3Sibling — Children with a sibling (brother or sister) who will still be on roll at the school at the time of admission.
4Children of staff — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been: employed for two or more years at the time of application; and/or recruited to fill a vacancy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Distance – children resident closest to the school.

Lift Aylward: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Lift Aylward's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Lift Aylward's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in December 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lift Aylward?: Lift Aylward has 1,324 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lift Aylward take?: Lift Aylward admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Lift Aylward located?: Lift Aylward is located in London, N18 1NB, Enfield.
How do I apply to Lift Aylward?: Lift Aylward is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Lift Aylward?: On offer day for 2021-22 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Lift Aylward was 1.24 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Lift Aylward?: When Lift Aylward has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Exceptional medical or social needs — Children with exceptional medical or social needs; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling (brother or sister) who will still be on roll at the school at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more applicants have equal priority for the last available place (except for twins and children from multiple births) the final tie-breaker will be random allocation, which will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lift Aylward?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.5% of pupils at Lift Aylward are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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