How many pupils does Lift Rawlett have?

Lift Rawlett has 1,036 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Lift Rawlett perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lift Rawlett achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.7 in 2025/26.

Is Lift Rawlett part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lift Rawlett is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.

Where is Lift Rawlett?

Lift Rawlett is located at Comberford Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9AA.

Lift Rawlett

Comberford Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9AA

Not rated

Inspected 10 June 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

45.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,036

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Lift Rawlett

Lift Rawlett is an academy converter in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,036 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFT SCHOOLS. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.7 (2025/26). 24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,036 / 1,260 (82%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 June 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

24%

Free school meals

5.6%

EAL

1.4%

SEN support

11.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

45.7

Attainment 8

209 pupils

53.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

72.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.7%

Overall absence

23.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

48.9

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -9.8 vs 2023/24

21.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.2 vs 2023/24

30.09

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

£47,097

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,390 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,776

Spend per pupil

£8,011

Income per pupil

55%

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: Comberford Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9AA
Phone: 0182757178
Headteacher: Johanne Paddock
Website: www.rawlettschool.org

Academy Trust

LIFT SCHOOLS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lift Rawlett?: Lift Rawlett is an academy converter in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Lift Rawlett have?: Lift Rawlett has 1,036 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Lift Rawlett perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lift Rawlett achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.7 in 2025/26.
Is Lift Rawlett part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lift Rawlett is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.
Where is Lift Rawlett?: Lift Rawlett is located at Comberford Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9AA.

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