Lift Lea Forest
112%
Capacity
551
Pupils
4.3x
Demand
About Lift Lea Forest
Lift Lea Forest is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 551 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 490 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Lynsey Hedley, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% 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 144th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 254 in Birmingham.
Lift Lea Forest is a popular choice with families — it received 257 applications for 60 places, making it 4.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 110 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lift Lea Forest include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 70.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Lift Lea Forest is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hurstcroft Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B33 9RD |
| Headteacher | Lynsey Hedley |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 551 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 70.1% |
| School Capacity | 551 / 490 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
144th of 13,686
Nationally
16th of 1,378
In West Midlands
2nd of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
89%
'23/24
93%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
257
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
110 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lift Lea Forest
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Contact Information
Hurstcroft Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B33 9RD
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