Lift Feversham

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Harewood Street, Bradford, BD3 9EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lift Feversham is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 2nd of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 9 September 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 June 2025

Pupils flourish at this warm and welcoming school. They are confident that the school knows and appreciates them as individuals. Pupils welcome visitors with pride and confidence. A respectful culture permeates the school. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere where pupils thrive. Staff are kind and attentive. Pupils feel safe. The school is an oasis of joy and hope. Leaders have a highly ambitious vision for all pupils to be the best they can be. This vision is realised through pupils' commitment to learning. They are polite, respectful and work hard. Pupils thrive in lessons, regardless of their background or starting points. The school provides pupils with valuable experiences to develop strength of character and push themselves to reach their potential. Pupils develop an understanding of the world around them and beyond the local area. Pupils engage in meaningful citizenship opportunities such as helping people experiencing homelessness by providing flasks. Pupils understand how to stay safe online and in the community. Themed events, including 'Dragons Den' and careers week, along with visitors to school, raise pupils' aspirations for the future. Pupils are well prepared for their next steps. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Many feel privileged to send their child to the school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

58 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths90%

90%, 28 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

478 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals28.5%

28.5%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language60.9%

60.9%, 39.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.9%

11.9%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lift Feversham

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Co-op Academy Penny Oaks0.1 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
Byron Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Lapage Primary School and Nursery0.3 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding92% met the expected standard
Dixons Marchbank Primary0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding77% 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
Mr Naveed Idrees
Address
Harewood Street, Bradford, BD3 9EG
Local authority
Bradford
URN
138867

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.