The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 87% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.8 vs national 43.8)
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.8
12.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
19%
23.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.70
Band 5Source: 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
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 171 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 942
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 54.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Daniel Opoku
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Farnborough Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 7NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEbn Academy 2
Free school · Very close
Pegasus Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 403m away
Topcliffe Primary School
Primary · 781m away
Chivenor Primary School
Primary · 808m away
Castle Vale Nursery School
Nursery · 880m away
Minworth Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Park Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lift Greenwood a selective school?
No. Lift Greenwood is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Lift Greenwood?
Lift Greenwood currently has 942 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Greenwood take?
Lift Greenwood caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Greenwood?
Lift Greenwood is in Birmingham, B35 7NL, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Greenwood have a sixth form?
Yes, Lift Greenwood has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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