Lift Ashingdon
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 5–11 · Rochford, Essex
Lift Ashingdon is a primary school in Rochford, Essex for ages 5–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 26 September 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Fambridge Road, Ashingdon, Rochford, SS4 3LN
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 206 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 8.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 27
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 26 September 2023
Strengths
- “Staff are determined that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), succeed academically and personally.”
- “Pupils enjoy the learning that their teachers provide, particularly the ‘launch,’ which introduces new topics in an engaging way.”
- “The school is committed to helping each pupil achieve their best.”
To improve
- “In a few subjects, this is not as well established.”
- “In these subjects, the school is less clear about how well pupils are faring or how effective teaching is.”
- “Occasionally, teachers’ explanations and presentation of new information are less clear.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 30 October 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 87% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 25 first-preference applications, 30 offers in total, 22 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Essex.
- Lift Plumberow 1.0 mi School remains Good
- Holt Farm Infant School 1.7 mi School remains Good
- Lift Westerings 1.7 mi School remains Good
- Holt Farm Junior School 1.8 mi Good
- Lift Hockley 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 1.9 mi Good
- Waterman Primary School 2.0 mi Requires improvement
- Rochford Primary and Nursery School 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade