Lift Tendring

I warmly welcome you to the Lift Tendring website. I am immensely proud to lead a school where students are at the heart of everything we do. Lift Tendring is a traditional yet forward-thinking school, built on the values of respect, honesty and responsibility.

We want our students to be happy, to enjoy learning, and to be challenged in their thinking. Our aim is to become a beacon of educational excellence in Essex both pastorally and academically. With the sole aim of equipping young people with the confidence to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best, locally, nationally and globally.

We are proud to achieve the strongest student outcomes in our local community, and our commitment to excellence is clear in every aspect of school life.

This was recognised by Ofsted, who noted:
‍”The school has transformed. It is now a place where pupils feel safe, learn well and thrive.”
“Pupils behave well and enjoy coming to school.”
“Staff have high expectations, and pupils rise to meet them.”
‍Our dedicated staff are passionate professionals who work tirelessly to secure the best for every student. We believe in continuous improvement to ensure that our students leave us confident, capable and ready for the future.
Above all, we want every member of our community to wake up each day excited to come to Lift Tendring, a school of excellence, opportunity and belonging.

Tom Burt, Principal

Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.