SchoolScoresLifton Community Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
North Road, Lifton, PL16 0EH
01566 232071 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 December 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 21 May 2025: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Devon comparisons use the 142 of its 308 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 166 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 | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 129th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 135th highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 132nd highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern Joint 125th highest of 137 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 121st highest of 142 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devon. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). 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. Devon figures pool parents at the Devon 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
21 pupils in this year group.
52% — 7 points below the Devon average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 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 Devon. 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 16 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 103rd highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 198th highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 143rd highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 233rd highest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 255th lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 288th lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 269th lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 287th lowest of 308 state primary schools in Devon. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 171st highest of 307 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 173rd highest of 307 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 224 state primary schools in Devon. Higher than 100% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 67.2% | 17.8%* | 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.
Questions parents ask
What is Lifton Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lifton Community Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 December 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 May 2025, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Lifton Community Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lifton Community Academy?
78% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Lifton Community Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lifton Community Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put Lifton Community Academy as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 14 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 148987.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.