How many pupils does Lift Beacon have?

Lift Beacon has 308 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lift Beacon's Ofsted rating?

Lift Beacon was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021).

Is Lift Beacon part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lift Beacon is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.

Where is Lift Beacon?

Lift Beacon is located at Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NF.

Lift Beacon

Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NF

Good

Inspected 23 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

81%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

308

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Lift Beacon

Lift Beacon is an academy sponsor led in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 308 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFT SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Leicestershire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 308 / 380 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

38.3%

Free school meals

27.7%

EAL

16.6%

SEN support

13.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

81%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.0%

Overall absence

16.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.48

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

19.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

24.58

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

£44,873

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,013 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

6.1% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

3.49

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,516

Spend per pupil

£10,302

Income per pupil

35%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NF
Phone: 01509212227
Headteacher: Ben Kilgannon
Website: www.thebeaconacademy.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lift Beacon?: Lift Beacon is an academy sponsor led in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Lift Beacon have?: Lift Beacon has 308 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lift Beacon's Ofsted rating?: Lift Beacon was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021).
How does Lift Beacon perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 81% of pupils at Lift Beacon met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Lift Beacon part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lift Beacon is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.
Where is Lift Beacon?: Lift Beacon is located at Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NF.

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