Lift Hockley, Hockley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lift Hockley creates a fun, friendly and educational environment where pupils genuinely enjoy learning. Teachers know their pupils well and adapt teaching so all children can succeed from their individual starting points. The school maintains high expectations even during challenges, and staff provide quick, targeted support to help any pupil who needs extra help.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve consistently above national averages with disadvantaged pupils catching up well
- Positive behaviour and attendance with effective early identification and family support
- Strong teaching with secure subject knowledge and effective checks on learning
- Inclusive approach with tailored support for pupils with additional needs
- Warm relationships and safe environment where pupils feel confident to learn
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack consistent revisiting of prior content, making it harder for pupils to deepen learning
- Personal development programme not yet fully tailored to the school's context
- Greater precision needed in data analysis to strengthen decision-making across all areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Country dancing, adventure trips, clubs, charity events, leadership roles, Duxford trip
Lift Hockley is a strong school where pupils achieve above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils and maintain positive behaviour and attendance through effective tracking and support systems.
At a Glance
6.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 87% to 91%. Maths has remained stable at around 91%. Writing has remained stable at around 87%.
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
12
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
331 pupils
330 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Hockley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hockley
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,913
Applications
15,619
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.26933%
Overall absence
3.10345%
Persistent absence
290
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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