The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 26 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
- 263
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 51%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Kelly Bentley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Dulverton Grove, Cottingley, Leeds, LS11 0HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCottingley Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Stephen Longfellow Academy
Free school · 750m away
Elliott Hudson College
16 plus · 974m away
Churwell Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston
Primary · 1.5km away
Eden Park Academy
Independent · 1.6km away
Future Horizons Leeds Ltd
Special school · 1.7km away
Cockburn School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Cottingley's Ofsted rating?
Lift Cottingley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Cottingley?
Lift Cottingley currently has 263 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Cottingley take?
Lift Cottingley caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Cottingley?
Lift Cottingley is in Leeds, LS11 0HU, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Cottingley have a sixth form?
No, Lift Cottingley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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