The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.7
11.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 208 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,164
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 53.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Nigel Whittle (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Lift Firth Park a selective school?
No. Lift Firth Park is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift Firth Park's Ofsted rating?
Lift Firth Park was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Firth Park?
Lift Firth Park currently has 1,164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Firth Park take?
Lift Firth Park caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Firth Park?
Lift Firth Park is in Sheffield, S5 0SD, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Firth Park have a sixth form?
No, Lift Firth Park does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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