The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 138
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 50%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Principal David Wayland (Principal)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Beachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, Gloucestershire, NP16 7DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · Very close
Dean Close St John's
Independent · 843m away
The Dell Primary School
Welsh establishment · 1.2km away
Chepstow School
Welsh establishment · 1.2km away
Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service
Welsh establishment · 1.2km away
Tutshill Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Pembroke Primary School
Welsh establishment · 1.6km away
Mounton House Special School
Welsh establishment · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Offa's Mead's Ofsted rating?
Lift Offa's Mead was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Offa's Mead?
Lift Offa's Mead currently has 138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Offa's Mead take?
Lift Offa's Mead caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Offa's Mead?
Lift Offa's Mead is in Chepstow, NP16 7DT, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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