Lift Richmond Park

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Park Avenue, London, SW14 8RGOpen in maps

Lift Richmond Park is a secondary school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 84 schools in Richmond upon Thames. It ranks 8th of 11 secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 December 2017, report published 9 January 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

170 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score56.1

56.1, 10 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths66.5%

66.5%, 21.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths77.6%

77.6%, 12.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc68.8%

68.8%, 28.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.27

5.27, 1.18 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

75 students

Average point score per A level entry36.48

36.48, 1.48 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,046 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100

Eligible for free school meals29%

29%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.8%

27.8%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15%

15%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lift Richmond Park

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Roehampton Hospital School0.3 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Ibstock Place School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 19.9
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 57.0
Chiswick School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 54.5
The Harrodian School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 75.4

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
LIFT SCHOOLS
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr James Whelan
Phone
02088768891
Website
richmondparkacademy.org
Address
Park Avenue, London, SW14 8RG
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
URN
136208

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.