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Lift Barton Hill
Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JA, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.8 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
603
Capacity
674
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 74% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's above-average performance, although only 9% of students achieve a higher standard. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other4.1%
Asian Indian2.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Location
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50.48993, -3.54076 · TQ2 8JA
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN138369
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.liftbartonhill.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Barton Hill rated by Ofsted?
Lift Barton Hill was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Lift Barton Hill a good school?
Lift Barton Hill scores 64.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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