Lift Columbus Catchment Area
Lift Columbus is a academy special converter not applicable school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 286 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–19
Age range
286
Pupils
270
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Lift Columbus Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Lift Columbus sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Lift Columbus — School Information
- Full address
- Oliver Way, Chelmsford, CM1 4ZB
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3–19 years
- Free school meals
- 31.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138122
Other Not applicable Schools in Chelmsford
If Lift Columbus is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chelmsford are the next closest alternatives.
New Hall School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CM3 3HS
St Anne's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CM2 0AW
St Cedd's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CM2 0AR
Widford Lodge School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CM2 9AN
Heathcote School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CM3 4QB
Anglia Ruskin University Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · CM1 1SQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lift Columbus
Is Lift Columbus oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Lift Columbus currently has 286 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Lift Columbus? ▾
Admission to Lift Columbus is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Lift Columbus cover? ▾
Lift Columbus is a not applicable school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lift Columbus? ▾
Lift Columbus was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.