How many pupils does Lift Maltings have?

Lift Maltings has 841 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lift Maltings's Ofsted rating?

Lift Maltings was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).

How does Lift Maltings perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lift Maltings achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.6 in 2025/26.

Is Lift Maltings part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lift Maltings is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.

Where is Lift Maltings?

Lift Maltings is located at Spinks Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP.

Lift Maltings

Spinks Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP

Requires Improvement

Inspected 19 September 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

40.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

841

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Lift Maltings

Lift Maltings is an academy sponsor led in Witham, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 841 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFT SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.6 (2025/26). 22.6% 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 sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 841 / 1,100 (76%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

22.6%

Free school meals

7.5%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

11.9%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.6

Attainment 8

162 pupils

37.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

58.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.8%

Overall absence

32.8%

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.

47.75

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24

0.82

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£51,313

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 4% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,513 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -3 vs 2023/24

1.79

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.

£6,905

Spend per pupil

£8,234

Income per pupil

54%

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: Spinks Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP
Phone: 01376512911
Head of Academy: Leanne Abbott-Jones
Website: http://www.maltingsacademy.org/

Academy Trust

LIFT SCHOOLS →

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff

Receptionist (Student Services)

PermanentPart time£8299 - £8562 per annum

Closes in 2 daysView & apply

Pastoral & welfare

Pastoral Assistant (Student Services)

PermanentFull time£22498.15 - £23212.25 per annum

Closes 4 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lift Maltings?: Lift Maltings is an academy sponsor led in Witham, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Lift Maltings have?: Lift Maltings has 841 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lift Maltings's Ofsted rating?: Lift Maltings was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).
How does Lift Maltings perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lift Maltings achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.6 in 2025/26.
Is Lift Maltings part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lift Maltings is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.
Where is Lift Maltings?: Lift Maltings is located at Spinks Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP.

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