How many pupils does Lift Pioneer have?

Lift Pioneer has 189 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Lift Pioneer part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lift Pioneer is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.

Where is Lift Pioneer?

Lift Pioneer is located at Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA.

Lift Pioneer

Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

KS2 expected

3–19

Ages

189

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Lift Pioneer

Lift Pioneer is an academy special converter in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 189 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFT SCHOOLS. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 189 / 170 (111%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

40.3%

Free school meals

7.5%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.9%

Overall absence

34.1%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

22.4

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

8.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

£49,657

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,977 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£22,852

Spend per pupil

£26,651

Income per pupil

38%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA
Phone: 01268243300
Headteacher: Joanne Allain

Academy Trust

LIFT SCHOOLS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lift Pioneer?: Lift Pioneer is an academy special converter in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Lift Pioneer have?: Lift Pioneer has 189 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Lift Pioneer perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Lift Pioneer met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Lift Pioneer part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lift Pioneer is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.
Where is Lift Pioneer?: Lift Pioneer is located at Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA.

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