What did Ofsted judge Lift New Rickstones's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Lift New Rickstones's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Lift New Rickstones?

Lift New Rickstones has 1,221 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lift New Rickstones take?

Lift New Rickstones admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Lift New Rickstones located?

Lift New Rickstones is located in Witham, CM8 2SD, Essex.

How do I apply to Lift New Rickstones?

Lift New Rickstones 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 are Year 12 places decided at Lift New Rickstones?

When Lift New Rickstones has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Academic requirements — That the student has attained the specific academic requirements for entry to the courses, as published in the subject information booklet. Teacher discretion may be used on occasion; 2. Course vacancy — That there is a suitable course available with a vacancy; group size will normally be capped at 25 but may vary depending on the nature of the subject and availability of resources; 3. Criteria (1) and (2) met — That criteria (1) and (2) have been met, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 75 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Lift New Rickstones?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.3% of pupils at Lift New Rickstones are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Lift New Rickstones

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 12), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Academic requirements — That the student has attained the specific academic requirements for entry to the courses, as published in the subject information booklet. Teacher discretion may be used on occasion.
2Course vacancy — That there is a suitable course available with a vacancy; group size will normally be capped at 25 but may vary depending on the nature of the subject and availability of resources.
3Criteria (1) and (2) met — That criteria (1) and (2) have been met.
4Looked-after children — Looked-after children (children in public care) are first to be admitted.
5Distance — Proximity of the child’s home as the crow flies to the school, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority. Should the admissions limit be exceeded in any previous criterion, then the distance criterion will be applied in that category.

PAN of 75 refers to external applicants admitted into Year 12; the school reserves the right to exceed this capacity in certain high-performing subject areas. Internal candidates from Year 11 who meet academic requirements are eligible to transfer without further application.

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 New Rickstones: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lift New Rickstones's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Lift New Rickstones's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lift New Rickstones?: Lift New Rickstones has 1,221 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lift New Rickstones take?: Lift New Rickstones admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Lift New Rickstones located?: Lift New Rickstones is located in Witham, CM8 2SD, Essex.
How do I apply to Lift New Rickstones?: Lift New Rickstones 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 are Year 12 places decided at Lift New Rickstones?: When Lift New Rickstones has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Academic requirements — That the student has attained the specific academic requirements for entry to the courses, as published in the subject information booklet. Teacher discretion may be used on occasion; 2. Course vacancy — That there is a suitable course available with a vacancy; group size will normally be capped at 25 but may vary depending on the nature of the subject and availability of resources; 3. Criteria (1) and (2) met — That criteria (1) and (2) have been met, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 75 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lift New Rickstones?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.3% of pupils at Lift New Rickstones are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Lift New Rickstones

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 12), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Academic requirements — That the student has attained the specific academic requirements for entry to the courses, as published in the subject information booklet. Teacher discretion may be used on occasion.
2Course vacancy — That there is a suitable course available with a vacancy; group size will normally be capped at 25 but may vary depending on the nature of the subject and availability of resources.
3Criteria (1) and (2) met — That criteria (1) and (2) have been met.
4Looked-after children — Looked-after children (children in public care) are first to be admitted.
5Distance — Proximity of the child’s home as the crow flies to the school, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority. Should the admissions limit be exceeded in any previous criterion, then the distance criterion will be applied in that category.

Lift New Rickstones: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lift New Rickstones's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Lift New Rickstones's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lift New Rickstones?: Lift New Rickstones has 1,221 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lift New Rickstones take?: Lift New Rickstones admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Lift New Rickstones located?: Lift New Rickstones is located in Witham, CM8 2SD, Essex.
How do I apply to Lift New Rickstones?: Lift New Rickstones 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 are Year 12 places decided at Lift New Rickstones?: When Lift New Rickstones has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Academic requirements — That the student has attained the specific academic requirements for entry to the courses, as published in the subject information booklet. Teacher discretion may be used on occasion; 2. Course vacancy — That there is a suitable course available with a vacancy; group size will normally be capped at 25 but may vary depending on the nature of the subject and availability of resources; 3. Criteria (1) and (2) met — That criteria (1) and (2) have been met, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 75 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lift New Rickstones?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.3% of pupils at Lift New Rickstones are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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