The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 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
- 603
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 39.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Samantha Smith
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarton Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Lodestar Academy
Academy · Very close
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Secondary · 890m away
Watcombe Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Combe Pafford School
Special school · 1.1km away
Torquay Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Steps Cross Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Barton Hill's Ofsted rating?
Lift Barton Hill was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Barton Hill?
Lift Barton Hill currently has 603 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Barton Hill take?
Lift Barton Hill caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Barton Hill?
Lift Barton Hill is in Torquay, TQ2 8JA, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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