Lift New Forest

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Long Lane, Holbury, Southampton, SO45 2PAOpen in maps

Lift New Forest is a secondary school in Southampton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 14th of 20 secondary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 September 2023, report published 12 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

121 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score38.5

38.5, 7.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths37.2%

37.2%, 8.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths58.7%

58.7%, 6.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc20.7%

20.7%, 19.8 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.26

3.26, 0.83 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

504 pupils on roll, with places for 800

Eligible for free school meals42.7%

42.7%, 16.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2%

2%, 19.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19%

19%, 4.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.7%

6.7%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lift New Forest

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Noadswood School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.5
Applemore College2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 36.7
The Hamble School4 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 47.2
Weston Secondary School4 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 31.1
Oasis Academy Mayfield4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 37.0

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
LIFT SCHOOLS
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Robert Forder
Phone
02380891192
Website
newforestacademy.org
Address
Long Lane, Holbury, Southampton, SO45 2PA
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
138585

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.