Lift Anglesey

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Clarence Street, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lift Anglesey is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 8th of 22 primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 December 2019, report published 15 January 2020

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

Pupils, parents and carers and staff are proud to be a part of this caring school that includes everyone. Pupils are happy, polite and enjoy coming to school to learn. Leaders and staff work very well together to make a positive difference for the pupils that attend. The school is aware of pupils' needs as they enter school, with many having English as a second language or being new to the country. The school has high expectations for all pupils to achieve their best. Since the last inspection, the school has further strengthened pupils' achievements. This means that pupils achieve well and in some subjects, their attainment is high. Pupils know the school's expectations of their behaviour and are keen to demonstrate these when learning and playing. This means that there is a calm and purposeful learning environment in which pupils thrive. Relationships between pupils and staff are highly positive and respectful. The school is committed to providing all pupils with rich experiences throughout their time here. Pupils benefit from learning first aid, visits to the theatre, trips to the zoo and a farm, the chance to join a rock band, learning how to play chess, and a trip to the Houses of Parliament.

What the school should improve

  • There is some variability in how well staff check pupils' understanding in lessons. When this happens, opportunities are lost to reshape the learning and address misconceptions. This means that on occasions pupils do not learn as well as they could in lessons. The school should continue to ensure that all staff become expert at responding to how well pupils know and remember their learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

85 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths87%

87%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

621 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals30.9%

30.9%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language86.6%

86.6%, 65 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.6%

11.6%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.3%

1.3%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lift Anglesey

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Christ Church Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Grange School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good53% met the expected standard
River View Primary and Nursery School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
LIFT SCHOOLS
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Lynsey Hedley
Address
Clarence Street, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3LG
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
138982

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.