The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 63% 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 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
- 341
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 63.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Court (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Quinton Road West, Quinton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 1PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFour Dwellings High School
Secondary · Very close
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary
Secondary · Very close
Quinton Church Primary School
Primary · 823m away
Howley Grange Primary School
Primary · 956m away
World's End Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
World's End Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Nonsuch Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Perryfields Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Four Dwellings Primary's Ofsted rating?
Lift Four Dwellings Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Four Dwellings Primary?
Lift Four Dwellings Primary currently has 341 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Four Dwellings Primary take?
Lift Four Dwellings Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Four Dwellings Primary?
Lift Four Dwellings Primary is in Birmingham, B32 1PJ, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Four Dwellings Primary have a sixth form?
No, Lift Four Dwellings Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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