The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 108 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% 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 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 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
- 553
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 64.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Claire Stoneman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dwellings Lane, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFour Dwellings High School
Secondary · Very close
Lift Four Dwellings Primary
Primary · Very close
Quinton Church Primary School
Primary · 742m away
Howley Grange Primary School
Primary · 846m away
World's End Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
World's End Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Perryfields Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lapal Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lift Four Dwellings Secondary a selective school?
No. Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift Four Dwellings Secondary's Ofsted rating?
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary 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 Secondary?
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary currently has 553 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Four Dwellings Secondary take?
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Four Dwellings Secondary?
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is in Birmingham, B32 1RJ, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Four Dwellings Secondary have a sixth form?
No, Lift Four Dwellings Secondary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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