189
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
34%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Standards maintained
Ofsted inspection · 23/10/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEssex
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Lift Pioneer · All-through · Essex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
189
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
40%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
34%
Contact
History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 189 | 8.6 | 100% | 6% | 40% | 11% | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 174 | 7.9 | 100% | 6% | 34% | 12% | 36% |
| 2022/23 | 165 | 8.3 | 100% | 4% | 34% | 14% | 45% |
| 2021/22 | 163 | 8.3 | 100% | 3% | 36% | 15% | 43% |
| 2020/21 | 157 | 8.4 | 100% | 4% | 33% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 148 | 7.1 | 100% | 6% | 40% | 16% | 36% |
| 2017/18 | 148 | 9.1 | 99% | 8% | 37% | 17% | 46% |
| 2016/17 | 144 | 8.4 | 100% | 7% | 38% | 15% | 40% |
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