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Lift Lea Forest

Birmingham, B33 9RDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
93%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.8×
Oversubscribed
110 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#144 of 13,686 nationally

About Lift Lea Forest

Lift Lea Forest is a state primary school in Birmingham that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local reputation. With 551 pupils on roll against a capacity of 490, the school is operating above its official limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 70.1%, which is notably high compared with the national average for primary schools. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 257 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.28. Of those, 110 were first-preference applications, and 57 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand places it among the most sought-after primaries in Birmingham. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Lynsey Hedley. It also offers nursery provision for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHurstcroft Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B33 9RD
HeadteacherLynsey Hedley
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils551
Free School Meals (FSM)70.1%
School Capacity551 / 490 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolICT SuiteMusic RoomsDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersAthleticsSwimmingCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingScience ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:30-16:30

Source: liftleaforest.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Lift Lea Forest has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.