Lift Bexleyheath

About Lift Bexleyheath

Lift Bexleyheath is an academy sponsor led in Bexleyheath, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,487 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFT SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 July 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 (2025/26). 28.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 45.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bexley →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,487 / 1,900 (78%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 July 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA6 7DA

Phone

02083035696

Principal

Rubeka Luthfa

Website

http://www.bexleyheathacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lift Bexleyheath?

Lift Bexleyheath is an academy sponsor led in Bexleyheath, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Lift Bexleyheath have?

Lift Bexleyheath has 1,487 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lift Bexleyheath's Ofsted rating?

Lift Bexleyheath was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 July 2021).

How does Lift Bexleyheath perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lift Bexleyheath achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 in 2025/26.

Is Lift Bexleyheath part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lift Bexleyheath is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.

Where is Lift Bexleyheath?

Lift Bexleyheath is located at Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA6 7DA.