Lift Tamworth
Tamworth, B77 2NE · Staffordshire · secondary school
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54th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 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 — 1.6/10 against 459 of them, against 0.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 26.3 · 9 | 46% | 0.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.63 · 10 | 38% | 0.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 35.3 · 6 | 15% | 0.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lift Tamworth overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 22.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.63 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 636 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support student wellbeing?
What Ofsted said about Lift Tamworth
Overview
Tamworth Enterprise College and AET Academy is described as an “improving environment to learn in” with a “purposeful atmosphere.” The report highlights that staff and pupils share “high aspirations” and that relationships are “warm, respectful and nurturing.” While the school has undergone significant development since its previous inspection, improvements have not yet resulted in consistently improving outcomes for all pupils by the end of key stage 4.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and know who to talk to about concerns, with staff enforcing high behavioural expectations “quickly and efficiently.”
- The school places a “strong emphasis on pupils’ personal development,” including mental health, well-being, and leadership opportunities like student ambassadors.
- Teachers use ‘passports’ effectively to adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the “ambitious curriculum.”
- A “comprehensive and high-quality careers programme” prepares pupils well for the next stages of their lives.
- Staff feel “very well supported and consulted” about policy changes, with their workload and well-being considered.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not consistently adapt teaching to ensure all pupils are supported and challenged, limiting opportunities to deepen knowledge and key skills.
- Some staff do not consistently check pupils’ understanding or recall, meaning gaps in knowledge and misconceptions are not identified and addressed effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.3 |
| 2024/25 | 36.1 |
| 2025/26 | 35.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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