Lift Lea Forest vs The Oval School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 739 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Lea Forest
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
536 students
The Oval School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
639 students
| Measure | Lift Lea Forest Birmingham, West Midlands | The Oval School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #358 of 1,690 | #916 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3802 of 15,697 | #9103 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 536 | 639 |
| Pupils on roll | 536 | 639 |
| Free school meals | 67.7% | 65.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109.4% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.liftleaforest.org | www.theoval.drbignitemat.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Lea Forest scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 44.9).
- •Lift Lea Forest does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 65%).
- •Lift Lea Forest does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 10%).
- •The Oval School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 536.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lift Lea Forest better than The Oval School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Lea Forest ranks higher (70.6 vs 44.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lift Lea Forest and The Oval School?
About 739 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Lea Forest: 536. The Oval School: 639. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Lea Forest and The Oval School rank in West Midlands?
Lift Lea Forest is 358th of 1,690 and The Oval School is 916th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).