SchoolScoresLift Lea Forest
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of LIFT SCHOOLS
Hurstcroft Road, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 9RD
0121 675 3985 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 7 December 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 34th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 36th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 19th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 24 parents who had raised a concern Joint 9th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 19th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
62 pupils in this year group.
84% — 21 points above the Birmingham average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 84% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 110 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (53%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 265 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.8 · 2025: 1.8 · 2026: 1.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 24th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 70.3% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 80th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 282nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 132nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.4% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 91st lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 103rd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 61st lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 49th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 102nd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 87th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 83% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 236th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 24% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Gossey Lane Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Oval School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Audley Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022
- Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2016), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Shirestone Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brownmead Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillstone Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colebourne Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Lea Forest's Ofsted rating?
Lift Lea Forest was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 December 2022.
How did Lift Lea Forest do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lift Lea Forest?
97% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Lift Lea Forest to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lift Lea Forest oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 110 families put Lift Lea Forest as their first choice for 60 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139003.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.