What is Lift Firth Park's Ofsted rating?

Lift Firth Park does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Lift Firth Park a primary or secondary school?

Lift Firth Park is a secondary school in Sheffield, for ages 11–16.

Where is Lift Firth Park?

Lift Firth Park is in Sheffield, S5 0SD (Sheffield local authority).

How many pupils attend Lift Firth Park?

Lift Firth Park has around 1,164 pupils on roll.

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Lift Firth Park is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Sheffield. The school has around 1,164 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 36.7 and 34% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sheffield can view Lift Firth Park's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Sheffield (S5 0SD), Lift Firth Park serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement

Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement

Personal developmentRequires Improvement

Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Progress 8

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average

Attainment 832.7

England avg 45.1 · was 36.9 in 2023/24

Progress 8-0.4

Grade 5+ English & maths25%

England avg 45% · was 35% in 2023/24

Grade 4+ English & maths45%

England avg 65% · was 56% in 2023/24

EBacc entry35%

England avg 39%

EBacc average point score2.94

England avg 4.03

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Pupil intake55.7%

Free school meals55.7%

England avg 28.6%

English not first language41.5%

England avg 18.3%

Places filled87%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing87.2%

Attendance87.2%

England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher16.6

England avg 17.6

Persistent absence32.8%

England avg 25.8%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

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Hatfield AcademyGood · 0.1 mi Hartley Brook Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi Beck Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi Longley Park Sixth Form Academy0.6 mi Hucklow Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi Hinde House 2-16 AcademyGood · 0.6 mi

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