Is Lift Wishmore a boys school?

Yes — Lift Wishmore is a boys school.

How many pupils does Lift Wishmore have?

Lift Wishmore has 85 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Lift Wishmore perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lift Wishmore achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.1 in 2025/26.

Is Lift Wishmore part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lift Wishmore is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.

Where is Lift Wishmore?

Lift Wishmore is located at 55 Alpha Road, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8NE.

Lift Wishmore

55 Alpha Road, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8NE

Not rated

Inspected 24 September 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

3.1

Attainment 8

7–16

Ages

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Lift Wishmore

Lift Wishmore is an academy special converter in Woking, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 7–16. It has 85 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of LIFT SCHOOLS. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 64.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Surrey →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 7–16
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 85 / 94 (90%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 September 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

64.1%

Free school meals

2.2%

EAL

98.8%

SEN support

1.2%

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

33%

Sustained destination

33%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

49.6%

Overall absence

80.8%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.0 vs 2023/24

10.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +5.2 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£44,106

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,158 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.5 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.

£33,365

Spend per pupil

£33,035

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: 55 Alpha Road, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8NE
Phone: 01276857555
Headteacher: Djamila Izza
Website: www.liftwishmore.org

Academy Trust

LIFT SCHOOLS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lift Wishmore?: Lift Wishmore is an academy special converter in Woking, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 7–16.
Is Lift Wishmore a boys school?: Yes — Lift Wishmore is a boys school.
How many pupils does Lift Wishmore have?: Lift Wishmore has 85 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Lift Wishmore perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lift Wishmore achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.1 in 2025/26.
How does Lift Wishmore perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Lift Wishmore met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Lift Wishmore part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lift Wishmore is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.
Where is Lift Wishmore?: Lift Wishmore is located at 55 Alpha Road, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8NE.