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Lift Winton Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lift Winton is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Andover, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1031 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

1,031

Pupils

600

Capacity

172%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Lift Winton Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lift Winton?

The catchment area for Lift Winton is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Lift Winton sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hampshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1031 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Lift Winton: heavily oversubscribed at 172% capacity

Lift Winton has a published admission number of 600 places. 1031 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 172%. At 172% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Hampshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.7% of pupils at Lift Winton are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hampshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hampshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hampshire school admissions →

Lift Winton: School Information

Full address
London Road, Andover, SP10 2PS
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
32.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138920

Other Secondary Schools in Andover

If Lift Winton is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Andover are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Lift Winton by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Lift Winton

What is the catchment area for Lift Winton?

The catchment area for Lift Winton is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lift Winton oversubscribed?

Yes, Lift Winton currently has 1031 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Lift Winton?

Admission to Lift Winton is managed by Hampshire. 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 Winton cover?

Lift Winton is a secondary school in Andover, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lift Winton?

Lift Winton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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