How many pupils attend Lift Beacon High?

Lift Beacon High has 414 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lift Beacon High take?

Lift Beacon High admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Lift Beacon High located?

Lift Beacon High is located in London, N7 0JG, Islington.

How do I apply to Lift Beacon High?

Lift Beacon High 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 7 places decided at Lift Beacon High?

When Lift Beacon High 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 (please see definitions below); 2. Sibling — Children with a sibling (brother or sister) who will still be on roll at the school at the time of admission; 3. Exceptional medical or social needs — Children with exceptional medical or social needs, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of more applications than places available within any criterion, the tiebreaker will be distance. If only one place is available and two or more families live an equal distance from the school or tie within any of the other criteria, then the allocation of that place will be determined by random allocation using a computerised system.

What is the largest ethnic background at Lift Beacon High?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.5% of pupils at Lift Beacon High 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 Beacon High

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 (please see definitions below).
2Sibling — Children with a sibling (brother or sister) who will still be on roll at the school at the time of admission.
3Exceptional medical or social needs — Children with exceptional medical or social needs.
4Distance — Distance - applicants who live nearest to the school.

If two applications tie: In the event of more applications than places available within any criterion, the tiebreaker will be distance. If only one place is available and two or more families live an equal distance from the school or tie within any of the other criteria, then the allocation of that place will be determined by random allocation using a computerised system.

EHCP applicants admitted first by law, before these ranked criteria apply.

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 Beacon High: key facts

How many pupils attend Lift Beacon High?: Lift Beacon High has 414 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lift Beacon High take?: Lift Beacon High admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Lift Beacon High located?: Lift Beacon High is located in London, N7 0JG, Islington.
How do I apply to Lift Beacon High?: Lift Beacon High 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 7 places decided at Lift Beacon High?: When Lift Beacon High 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 (please see definitions below); 2. Sibling — Children with a sibling (brother or sister) who will still be on roll at the school at the time of admission; 3. Exceptional medical or social needs — Children with exceptional medical or social needs, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of more applications than places available within any criterion, the tiebreaker will be distance. If only one place is available and two or more families live an equal distance from the school or tie within any of the other criteria, then the allocation of that place will be determined by random allocation using a computerised system.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lift Beacon High?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.5% of pupils at Lift Beacon High 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 Beacon High

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 (please see definitions below).
2Sibling — Children with a sibling (brother or sister) who will still be on roll at the school at the time of admission.
3Exceptional medical or social needs — Children with exceptional medical or social needs.
4Distance — Distance - applicants who live nearest to the school.

EHCP applicants admitted first by law, before these ranked criteria apply.

Lift Beacon High: key facts

How many pupils attend Lift Beacon High?: Lift Beacon High has 414 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lift Beacon High take?: Lift Beacon High admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Lift Beacon High located?: Lift Beacon High is located in London, N7 0JG, Islington.
How do I apply to Lift Beacon High?: Lift Beacon High 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 7 places decided at Lift Beacon High?: When Lift Beacon High 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 (please see definitions below); 2. Sibling — Children with a sibling (brother or sister) who will still be on roll at the school at the time of admission; 3. Exceptional medical or social needs — Children with exceptional medical or social needs, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of more applications than places available within any criterion, the tiebreaker will be distance. If only one place is available and two or more families live an equal distance from the school or tie within any of the other criteria, then the allocation of that place will be determined by random allocation using a computerised system.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lift Beacon High?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 20.5% of pupils at Lift Beacon High are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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