SecondaryData as of May 2026

Lift Firth Park

Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, S5 0SD

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Sheffield.

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Pupils

1,164

Ages

11-16

FSM

53.9%

Attainment 8

32.6

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

32.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

11.9%

Basics 9-5

24.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

35.3%

EBacc APS

2.93

EBacc 9-5

7.6%

EBacc 9-4

12.5%

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Lift Firth Park

Lift Firth Park is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 127 responses), 21% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. The school has around 1,164 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, S5 0SD | More schools in Sheffield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lift Firth Park, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2025 — Requires improvement
Apr 2024 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Lift Firth Park

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Frequently asked questions about Lift Firth Park

What is Lift Firth Park's Ofsted rating?

Lift Firth Park received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Lift Firth Park?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 127 responses): 21% of parents would recommend Lift Firth Park.

What are Lift Firth Park's latest exam results?

Lift Firth Park: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Lift Firth Park located?

Lift Firth Park is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield (S5 0SD).

How many pupils attend Lift Firth Park?

Lift Firth Park has around 1,164 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Lift Firth Park with other schools?

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