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Lift Caldicotes

Middlesbrough, TS3 9HDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#4,063
of 13,686 nationally

About Lift Caldicotes

Lift Caldicotes, a state primary in Middlesbrough, stands out for its strong academic performance against the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, comfortably above the Middlesbrough average of 62%. This places the school 13th out of 37 primaries in the borough, putting it in the top 35% locally and the top 30% nationally. The school’s ranking score of 70 also puts it within the top 50 of its tier. While it doesn’t match the top performers like St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary or Lingfield Primary, it clearly outperforms the typical Middlesbrough primary, making it a solid choice for families prioritising core academic outcomes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSpencerfield Crescent, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS3 9HD
HeadteacherHelen Steele
Local AuthorityMiddlesbrough
Number of Pupils238
Free School Meals (FSM)64.2%
School Capacity238 / 270 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryICT SuiteMusic RoomsForest SchoolSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballNetballAthleticsDanceGymnasticsCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Lift Caldicotes has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.