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School Compass
Lift New Forest
Southampton · Hampshire · SO45 2PA. secondary · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Hampshire index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 38.5
- English & maths 9–4
- 59%
Ofsted publication date: 12/11/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is Lift New Forest's Ofsted rating?
Lift New Forest has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 12/11/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Lift New Forest's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 38.5. English and maths 9–4: 59%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is Lift New Forest?
Lift New Forest is in Southampton (SO45 2PA), Hampshire. URN 138585.
How do I compare Lift New Forest with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Lift New Forest shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 27 September 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
This is a small and friendly school with a vision to provide the best education for all pupils. Over the last few years, the school has established an inclusive and ambitious ethos. This can be seen particularly in its work on the curriculum and pupils’ behaviour. The school has raised its ambitions for what pupils can achieve academically.
From the school's website
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Official links
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Lift New Forest
URN: 138585
Local authority: Hampshire
Town: Southampton
Postcode: SO45 2PA
Ofsted overall: Good (12/11/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-15
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/138585/
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