SchoolScoresLift Plumberow
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of LIFT SCHOOLS
Hamilton Gardens, Hockley, SS5 5BX
01702 203741 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 March 2014.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
133 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Essex comparisons use the 223 of its 444 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 221 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 | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 128th highest of 223 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 105th highest of 223 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 119th highest of 223 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 42 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 45th highest of 167 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 50% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 90 parents who had raised a concern Joint 118th highest of 218 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 133rd highest of 223 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 87% | 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. Essex figures pool parents at the Essex 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
96 pupils in this year group.
79% — 16 points above the Essex average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 91% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 Essex. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 88 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 85 |
| Of those, offered a place | 71 (84%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 192 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Hockley. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Hockley. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Hockley. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Hockley. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Hockley. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Hockley. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Hockley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Hockley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Hockley. Higher than 91% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.9 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Hockley. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.0 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Hockley. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 13.5%* | 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
- Lift Hockley 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Westerings 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Ashingdon 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holt Farm Infant School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Holt Farm Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grove Wood Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waterman Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Riverside Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rochford Primary and Nursery School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Plumberow's Ofsted rating?
Lift Plumberow was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Lift Plumberow do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lift Plumberow?
87% of the 133 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Lift Plumberow to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lift Plumberow oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 85 families put Lift Plumberow as their first choice for 88 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 71 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 137381.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.