Lift Tamworth
Birds Bush Road, Belgrave, Tamworth, B77 2NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lift Tamworth is a secondary school in Tamworth for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 6th of 6 secondary schools in Tamworth. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2025, report published 2 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Tamworth Enterprise College (TEC) staff and pupils share the same high aspirations. Pupils understand and follow the school's four 'virtues', which include being 'unusually brave' and to 'discover what's possible'. Pupils say these virtues help them focus on how to develop positively as young people. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm, respectful and nurturing. While the school's high aspirations for all its pupils have not yet been fully achieved, pupils say this is an improving environment to learn in. There is a purposeful atmosphere around the school. Pupils focus on their learning well and work hard. On the rare occasion when pupils' behaviour is not acceptable, staff speak quickly and efficiently with pupils to explain and enforce the school's high expectations. During social times, pupils mix with others in a calm and orderly manner. Pupils feel safe. They know who to talk to about any concerns they have. The school places a strong emphasis on pupils' personal development, including mental health and well-being. Leadership opportunities include being student ambassadors. These roles help pupils understand how to be responsible and make decisions. Pupils speak positively about the 'STRIVE' enrichment activities each day. Pupils regularly take part in activities, such as musical theatre, sports and debates.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, some teachers do not adapt their teaching consistently to ensure that all pupils are both supported and challenged in their learning. As a result, some pupils do not have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and key skills in some subjects. The school should ensure that all teachers adapt their teaching to enable all pupils to receive the support and challenge needed to deepen their knowledge and key skills.
- Some staff do not consistently check pupils' understanding of what has been learned and what they can remember. As a result, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified and addressed effectively, limiting their progress. The school should ensure that staff understand how to check pupils' learning and address any gaps or misconceptions.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
88 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
636 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near Lift Tamworth
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilnecote School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.7 |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.0 |
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.6 |
| The Polesworth School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathon Spears (Principal)
- Phone
- 01827285596
- Address
- Birds Bush Road, Belgrave, Tamworth, B77 2NE
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 138435
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.