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Lift Firth Park

Sheffield, S5 0SDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Requires improvement
Jun 2025
Progress 8
-0.45
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
158 1st-choice / 239 places
Ranking
#2,533
of 3,141 nationally

About Lift Firth Park

If you're researching Lift Firth Park, the parent experience is a significant factor to weigh up. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, only 21% of the 127 parents who responded said they would recommend the school. The picture from individual questions is challenging: 72% of parents disagreed or strongly disagreed that their child is happy, and 60% felt their child does not feel safe. On behaviour, 71% disagreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 77% disagreed that bullying is dealt with effectively. Concerns are another sticking point, with 71% of parents feeling they are not handled properly. On the positive side, 61% of parents agreed there is a good range of subjects, and 65% agreed their child can take part in clubs and activities. The school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 351 applications for 239 places and a ratio of 1.47 applicants per place, though only 158 of those were first-preference applications.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressFircroft Avenue, Sheffield, Sheffield, S5 0SD
HeadteacherNigel Whittle
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils1,164
Free School Meals (FSM)53.9%
School Capacity1,164 / 1,350 (86% full)

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What 127 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

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

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolAstro TurfGymnasiumSports HallScience LabsLibrarySixth Form CentreArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

DanceFootballNetballCross CountryHockeySwimmingRowingRugby

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperEco ClubChessScience ClubDebateOrchestraFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lift Firth Park

Lift Firth Park has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.