The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 610
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Lynsey Hedley (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Clarence Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAnglesey Primary School
Primary · Very close
Christ Church Primary School
Primary · 433m away
Burton and South Derbyshire College
16 plus · 879m away
Grange School
Primary · 1.5km away
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
River View Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Paget High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Anglesey's Ofsted rating?
Lift Anglesey was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Anglesey?
Lift Anglesey currently has 610 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Anglesey take?
Lift Anglesey caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Anglesey?
Lift Anglesey is in Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3LG, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Anglesey have a sixth form?
No, Lift Anglesey does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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