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Lift Four Dwellings Secondary
Dwellings Lane, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1RJ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.2 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
553
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 70% nationally. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage reaching grade 5 or higher, which stands at 35%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, but parents may want to consider the competitive landscape for higher GCSE outcomes.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality 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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British30.9%
Black African11.0%
Other9.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.0%
White Other7.2%
Black Caribbean6.1%
Mixed Other5.8%
Asian Pakistani5.8%
Asian Indian3.8%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Asian Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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52.45506, -2.00362 · B32 1RJ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN139047
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Four Dwellings Secondary rated by Ofsted?
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Lift Four Dwellings Secondary a good school?
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary scores 32.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Lift Four Dwellings Secondary in GCSEs?
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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