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Lift Rawlett
Comberford Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9AA, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.9 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,036
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.1, the school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in EBacc entry at 77%. However, it currently has an Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement,' and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 52% recommending the school. Families may want to weigh these factors when considering their options.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 45.1 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 70% | Top 38% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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%. | 77% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
Parent View (133 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of subjects
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
My child feels safe
73%
School has high expectations
72%
My child makes good progress
70%
My child is happy
69%
Progress is communicated
65%
School supports development
55%
Behaviour is good
54%
School responds to concerns
53%
I'd recommend this school
52%
School keeps me informed
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other5.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.65203, -1.70329 · B79 9AA
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138728
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rawlettschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Rawlett rated by Ofsted?
Lift Rawlett was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Lift Rawlett a good school?
Lift Rawlett scores 4.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Rawlett?
Based on 133 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lift Rawlett receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lift Rawlett in GCSEs?
Lift Rawlett achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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