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Lift Beacon
Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NF, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.7 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
308
Capacity
380
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving an expected standard of 81%, placing it in the top 11% nationally. The school serves 308 pupils and boasts a LocaleIQ score of 69.7, indicating it performs better than 70% of schools in the area. While the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is relatively low at 6%, the overall performance reflects a strong academic environment.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.3%
White Other9.1%
Black African3.9%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Other2.9%
Asian Chinese2.9%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.75964, -1.20097 · LE11 2NF
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139005
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thebeaconacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Beacon rated by Ofsted?
Lift Beacon was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2021.
Is Lift Beacon a good school?
Lift Beacon scores 69.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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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