The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 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
- 551
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 70.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Lynsey Hedley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hurstcroft Road, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 9RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKitts Green Academy
Academy · Very close
Hallmoor School
Academy · 508m away
Gossey Lane Academy
Primary · 696m away
The Oval School
Primary · 739m away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Primary · 1.0km away
Leycroft Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Tile Cross Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Lea Forest's Ofsted rating?
Lift Lea Forest was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Lea Forest?
Lift Lea Forest currently has 551 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Lea Forest take?
Lift Lea Forest caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Lea Forest?
Lift Lea Forest is in Birmingham, B33 9RD, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Lea Forest have a sixth form?
No, Lift Lea Forest does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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