The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 627
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Tom Bottrill (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hamilton Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Lift Plumberow's Ofsted rating?
Lift Plumberow was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Plumberow?
Lift Plumberow currently has 627 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Plumberow take?
Lift Plumberow caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Plumberow?
Lift Plumberow is in Hockley, SS5 5BX, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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