Lift Lea Forest

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

Hurstcroft Road, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 9RDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lift Lea Forest is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 7th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 December 2022, report published 30 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
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 7 December 2022

This is an exceptional school where pupils flourish. Leaders and staff work together very successfully so that pupils reach their full potential. The rich and ambitious curriculum ensures that pupils develop detailed knowledge and understanding over time in all subjects. Leaders have created an impressive school environment that focuses on supporting pupils' excellent academic achievement. Pupils talk confidently about the displays around school and how these promote their right to have a voice and be heard. Pupils have an excellent understanding of fundamental British values. They know the importance of celebrating differences and diversity and show this through their everyday actions. Discrimination is rare. Pupils know that if it happens, they should 'see it, stop it, solve it'. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes towards their learning and each other are excellent. They work hard, are keen to learn and achieve exceptionally well. Disruptions to pupils' learning are rare. Pupils value their education and say that school is an amazing place to be. Pupils are happy and feel safe. Bullying is not tolerated. Staff work closely with pupils to resolve any issues that do occur. Pupils are enthusiastic about participating in a programme where they earn credits for completing tasks and attending clubs. This enables them to take the responsibility for further developing their own talents and interests.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

62 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths84%

84%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

536 pupils on roll, with places for 490

Eligible for free school meals66%

66%, 39.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language42.2%

42.2%, 20.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.8%

11.8%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.6%

2.6%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lift Lea Forest

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Gossey Lane Academy0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding63% met the expected standard
The Oval School0.5 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Audley Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior0.7 milesOfsted: Good71% 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
Ms Lynsey Hedley
Address
Hurstcroft Road, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 9RD
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
139003

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.