Lift Barton Hill

About Lift Barton Hill

Lift Barton Hill is an academy sponsor led in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 603 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFT SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Torbay →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

603 / 674 (89%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 September 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8JA

Phone

01803327161

Head Teacher

Samantha Smith

Website

www.liftbartonhill.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lift Barton Hill?

Lift Barton Hill is an academy sponsor led in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Lift Barton Hill have?

Lift Barton Hill has 603 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lift Barton Hill's Ofsted rating?

Lift Barton Hill was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does Lift Barton Hill perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

74% of pupils at Lift Barton Hill met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Lift Barton Hill part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lift Barton Hill is part of LIFT SCHOOLS.

Where is Lift Barton Hill?

Lift Barton Hill is located at Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 8JA.