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Lift Tamworth
Birds Bush Road, Belgrave, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NE, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.1 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
605
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 92% nationally. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, as only 23% reach grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 69% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive experience.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.1 | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 23% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child feels safe
80%
School has high expectations
79%
My child makes good progress
74%
Behaviour is good
74%
My child is happy
73%
School keeps me informed
71%
I'd recommend this school
69%
Progress is communicated
67%
School supports development
63%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.61615, -1.66922 · B77 2NE
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138435
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.lifttamworth.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Tamworth rated by Ofsted?
Lift Tamworth was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Lift Tamworth a good school?
Lift Tamworth scores 15.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lift Tamworth?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lift Tamworth receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lift Tamworth in GCSEs?
Lift Tamworth achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.1. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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