How many pupils does Lift Tamworth have?

Lift Tamworth has 605 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Lift Tamworth perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lift Tamworth achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.3 in 2025/26.

Is Lift Tamworth part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lift Tamworth is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.

Where is Lift Tamworth?

Lift Tamworth is located at Birds Bush Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NE.

Lift Tamworth

Birds Bush Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NE

Not rated

Inspected 21 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

35.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

605

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Lift Tamworth

Lift Tamworth is an academy sponsor led in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 605 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFT SCHOOLS. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.3 (2025/26). 43.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 605 / 900 (67%)
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 January 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

43.9%

Free school meals

3.9%

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

18.8%

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)

35.3

Attainment 8

133 pupils

26.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

45.9%

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

86%

Sustained destination

73%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.8%

Overall absence

37.9%

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.

36.97

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£51,191

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,984 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.

£7,586

Spend per pupil

£9,043

Income per pupil

57%

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: Birds Bush Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NE
Phone: 01827285596
Head Teacher: Jonathon Spears (Principal)
Website: http://www.lifttamworth.org/

Academy Trust

LIFT SCHOOLS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lift Tamworth?: Lift Tamworth is an academy sponsor led in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Lift Tamworth have?: Lift Tamworth has 605 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Lift Tamworth perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lift Tamworth achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.3 in 2025/26.
Is Lift Tamworth part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lift Tamworth is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.
Where is Lift Tamworth?: Lift Tamworth is located at Birds Bush Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NE.

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