Lift Callowell
Stroud, GL5 4DG · Gloucestershire · primary school
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203rd of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.1/10 against 2,690 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 0 | 35% | 0.01 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lift Callowell overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Inadequate in July 2026.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 134 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 school plan to address the Inadequate Ofsted rating? What specific steps are being taken to improve attainment in maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support pupil wellbeing?
What Ofsted said about Lift Callowell
Overview
Lift Callowell is described as a "calm, friendly school" where leaders have "acted decisively" to strengthen curriculum and inclusion over the past two years. The report states that pupils make progress from their starting points and achieve "broadly in line with the national averages" in core subjects by Year 6.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "consistent and positive culture" with high expectations, resulting in a "calm, focused learning atmosphere" and significantly improved behaviour.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and logically ordered," with staff using "research-informed practice" to deepen pupils’ understanding and recall.
- Inclusion is effective, with "early identification" of needs and "targeted interventions" that help close academic gaps for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Pupils’ personal development is supported by a strong wellbeing programme, including the ‘5 ways to wellbeing’ approach, fostering resilience and respect.
- Attendance is "improving" and persistent absence has "reduced markedly," with leaders intervening "quickly and sensitively" when concerns arise.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen writing to ensure pupils "secure the fundamental skills needed to produce accurate and well-presented written work."
- Staff must consistently select activities in continuous provision that are "purposeful and build on children’s learning needs."
- Leaders should continue to "refine and target their work to improve attendance" so more pupils benefit from sustained learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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
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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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