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Lift Firth Park

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Elizabeth Cartledge

corporate_fareACADEMIES ENTERPRISE TRUST

location_onSheffield, S5 0SD

language Visit Website phone 1142576238

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,149

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Attainment 8

32.7

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Sheffield

#3,119 of 3,216 nationally

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Lift Firth Park is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Lift Firth Park is an academy sponsor led in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ACADEMIES ENTERPRISE TRUST. The school has approximately 1,164 pupils on roll, of whom 54% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.7, placing the school #28 in Sheffield and #3,119 of 3,216 nationally. 24.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 38.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

32.7

Grade 5+ E&M

24.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.2%

Entering EBacc35.30%

EBacc APS2.94

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50.50%

EBacc APS3.32

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS3.39

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS3.67

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS3.12

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.02

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 June 2025

Inspection Report

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23 April 2024

Inspection Report

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06 February 2019

Inspection Report

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16 June 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2025-06-17

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-02-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-16

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-09-28

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

55.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

15.1%(176 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,164 pupils. During this period, there were 645 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 55.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,164	645	55.4%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,169	258	22.1%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,192	238	20.0%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,189	346	29.1%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,177	310	26.3%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,138	69	6.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,149	52	4.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,166	104	8.9%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,139	59	5.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,142	64	5.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,142	43	3.8%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,148	31	2.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,142	16	1.4%	1.0%	3
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,151	67	5.8%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,168	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,168	61	5.2%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,174	71	6.0%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,137	96	8.4%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,136	66	5.8%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,146	88	7.7%	3.8%	6
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,132	66	5.8%	3.4%	4
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,142	96	8.4%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,149	170	14.8%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,040	84	8.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,019	58	5.7%	3.3%	5
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,042	146	14.0%	3.1%	7

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 74 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 30 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

47.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

47.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree1%

agree32%

disagree31%

strongly disagree28%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree6%

agree32%

disagree32%

strongly disagree26%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree10%

agree23%

disagree23%

strongly disagree31%

don't know4%

not applicable9%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes40%

no60%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree3%

agree31%

disagree16%

strongly disagree44%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree14%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree21%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree17%

agree36%

disagree20%

strongly disagree22%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree7%

agree38%

disagree31%

strongly disagree20%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree10%

agree60%

disagree19%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree16%

agree58%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree6%

agree33%

disagree28%

strongly disagree21%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes40%

no60%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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