Lift Lea Forest
Birmingham, B33 9RD · Birmingham · primary school
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10th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 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 — 9.8/10 against 308 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lift Lea Forest overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Choir, Gardening, Recorder, Friday Film, Lunchtime Reading, and Maths Extension clubs, plus Dance and Circus Skills. Sports include football, basketball, archery, hockey, and Tails. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 536 pupils against a stated capacity of 490. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Lift Lea Forest
Overview
This is an “exceptional school where pupils flourish,” with leaders and staff working together successfully so that pupils “reach their full potential.” The report describes a highly ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils develop “detailed knowledge and understanding over time in all subjects.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced from the early years through to Year 6” and includes important knowledge to prepare pupils for the next stage of education.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with staff providing “effective, tailored support” so pupils “quickly become fluent, confident readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “excellent support” and “achieve exceptionally well” through skilful strategies.
- Behaviour is excellent, with disruptions being rare; pupils are “happy and feel safe” and bullying is “not tolerated.”
- Staff benefit from “extensive professional development” and have “expert subject knowledge,” while leaders consider their workload.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff who are “alert to any signs that pupils may have a problem” and leaders who “act swiftly” and have “effective links with a wide range of agencies.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 89% |
| 2023/24 | 93% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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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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