Lift Greenwood, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lift Greenwood excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where every pupil feels valued and known as an individual. The school has invested strongly in professional development to improve teaching quality and has implemented effective strategies in reading, oracy and numeracy that are particularly helping disadvantaged pupils. Pupils benefit from a rich personal development programme with expanding clubs and activities, alongside calm, purposeful lessons led by staff who hold high expectations for everyone.
Key Strengths
- Strong professional development programme that builds teaching expertise across the school
- Effective inclusion practices with clear understanding of pupil needs and swift support for SEND
- Well-designed personal development programme with expanded enrichment activities and house system
- Whole-school approach to reading, oracy and numeracy improving foundational skills
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils creating a calm, orderly learning environment
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 4 outcomes remain below national averages with widening gaps for some pupils
- Attendance still below national figures with persistent absence remaining high despite targeted support
- Some adaptations for pupils with SEND are not consistently precise or generic in guidance
- Lessons could be sharper in supporting individual pupil needs and independence
- Variation in how well curriculum is tailored to a small number of pupils' needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders fulfilling their responsibilities effectively and establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Book club, house events, staff-led clubs at break times and lunchtimes, school productions, peer mentoring programme, film club, visits to orchestras, residential visits, pupil leadership roles
Lift Greenwood is a school where leaders have rejuvenated expectations and aspirations for all pupils, with safeguarding standards met and a strong focus on inclusion and wellbeing. While overall achievement and attendance remain below national averages, the school's targeted interventions and renewed approach to teaching are having a positive impact on pupil progress.
At a Glance
56.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.9
Avg class size
34
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
935 pupils
1,080 capacity
145 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
12.88205%
Overall absence
36.78279%
Persistent absence
976
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Lift Greenwood
Pegasus Primary School
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Topcliffe Primary School
Chivenor Primary School
Minworth Junior and Infant School
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Gunter Primary School
Walmley Junior School
Walmley Infant School
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School
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