How many pupils does Lift New Forest have?

Lift New Forest has 548 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lift New Forest's Ofsted rating?

Lift New Forest was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2023).

How does Lift New Forest perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lift New Forest achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 in 2025/26.

Is Lift New Forest part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lift New Forest is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.

Where is Lift New Forest?

Lift New Forest is located at Long Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2PA.

Lift New Forest

Long Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2PA

Good

Inspected 27 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

39.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

548

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Lift New Forest

Lift New Forest is an academy sponsor led in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 548 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFT SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 (2025/26). 42.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 548 / 800 (69%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

42.7%

Free school meals

EAL

8.0%

SEN support

14.1%

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)

39.9

Attainment 8

99 pupils

32.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

59.6%

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

82%

Sustained destination

72%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.4%

Overall absence

23.8%

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.

35.97

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

15.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

4.98

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£47,638

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,239 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.7% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

6.5

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.6 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.

£7,976

Spend per pupil

£9,470

Income per pupil

52%

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: Long Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2PA
Phone: 02380891192
Principal: Robert Forder
Website: http://newforestacademy.org/

Academy Trust

LIFT SCHOOLS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lift New Forest?: Lift New Forest is an academy sponsor led in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Lift New Forest have?: Lift New Forest has 548 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lift New Forest's Ofsted rating?: Lift New Forest was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2023).
How does Lift New Forest perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lift New Forest achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 in 2025/26.
Is Lift New Forest part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lift New Forest is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.
Where is Lift New Forest?: Lift New Forest is located at Long Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2PA.

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