Lift Beacon
Loughborough, LE11 2NF · Leicestershire · primary school
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16th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 1,563 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lift Beacon overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved this against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join French, Gardening, Recorders, and Yoga clubs, participate in sporting activities, and access both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 379 pupils against a stated capacity of 380. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new inspection framework’s separate grading affect current teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Lift Beacon
Overview
Lift Beacon is a school where leaders demonstrate "clarity, conviction and a clear moral purpose," placing pupils’ learning and wellbeing at the centre of decisions. The report highlights a "calm and respectful" environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-supported, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While attendance and behaviour are rated at a "strong standard," achievement and curriculum delivery meet the "expected standard," with specific areas identified for refinement to ensure consistency across all subjects.
Strengths
- Attendance is a "high priority," with leaders taking "swift action" and providing "excellent practical support" to address barriers successfully.
- Behaviour is "calm and respectful," with bullying reported as "rare" and staff responding "promptly and proportionately" to incidents.
- Inclusion is "highly effective," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn alongside peers and "belong fully."
- Leadership is "highly accurate and detailed," with staff feeling "highly trusted, supported and valued."
- Pupils develop "confidence, resilience and a positive sense of who they are," benefiting from well-designed personal development lessons.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen how they address "gaps in foundational knowledge and misconceptions," particularly in writing, to improve accuracy and fluency.
- Leaders should improve learning in the "wider curriculum" so that depth and impact match the high standards seen in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- The "Nursery outdoor provision needs further development" to match the quality of the indoor environment.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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