The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 47% 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 308
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 47.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Ben Kilgannon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShelthorpe Community School
Primary · Very close
Loughborough Grammar School
Independent · 614m away
Loughborough High School
Independent · 656m away
Fairfield Prep School
Independent · 832m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 918m away
Compass Community School Mountfields Park
Independent · 1.2km away
Outwoods Edge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Trinity College
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Beacon's Ofsted rating?
Lift Beacon was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Beacon?
Lift Beacon currently has 308 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Beacon take?
Lift Beacon caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Beacon?
Lift Beacon is in Loughborough, LE11 2NF, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Beacon have a sixth form?
No, Lift Beacon does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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