Lift Hazelwood
124%
Capacity
261
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Lift Hazelwood
Lift Hazelwood is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 261 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (124% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lift Hazelwood "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Lloyd, it falls under Swindon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 570th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 51 in Swindon.
Lift Hazelwood is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 28 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
Lift Hazelwood has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.8/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lift Hazelwood include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Swimming, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, Lift Hazelwood is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Stokesay Drive, Swindon, Swindon, SN5 8DR |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Lloyd |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Number of Pupils | 261 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.2% |
| School Capacity | 261 / 210 (124% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
570th of 13,686
Nationally
51st of 1,469
In South West
3rd of 51
In Swindon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
87%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lift Hazelwood
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Contact Information
Stokesay Drive, Swindon
Swindon, SN5 8DR
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