What did Ofsted judge Lift Berkeley's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Lift Berkeley's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Lift Berkeley?

Lift Berkeley has 232 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lift Berkeley take?

Lift Berkeley admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Lift Berkeley located?

Lift Berkeley is located in Berkeley, GL13 9AZ, Gloucestershire.

How do I apply to Lift Berkeley?

Lift Berkeley is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Lift Berkeley?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Lift Berkeley was 0.32 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Lift Berkeley?

When Lift Berkeley has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children; 2. Children who have a sibling attending the School and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admi — Children who have a sibling attending the School and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted. (Definition of sibling: a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, stepbrother or sister, or the child of the parent’s /carer’s partner, and in every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Where a child spends equal amounts of time at more than one address, the address at which the child is registered for purposes of child benefit will be taken as the place where the child resides); 3. Children with staff at the School. a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the School for two or mor — Children with staff at the School. a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the School is made, and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the School for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where a category is oversubscribed, the strongest geographical claim (straight-line distance) decides who is offered a place. In the event of a tie on distance where there are not enough places for all the tied children, the Local Authority runs a random allocation — a manual process overseen by an independent person from the Legal Services Team. Twins and children from multiple births are considered as one applicant in that process.

What is the largest ethnic background at Lift Berkeley?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.7% of pupils at Lift Berkeley are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Lift Berkeley

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children.
2Children who have a sibling attending the School and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admi — Children who have a sibling attending the School and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted. (Definition of sibling: a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, stepbrother or sister, or the child of the parent’s /carer’s partner, and in every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Where a child spends equal amounts of time at more than one address, the address at which the child is registered for purposes of child benefit will be taken as the place where the child resides).
3Children with staff at the School. a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the School for two or mor — Children with staff at the School. a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the School is made, and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the School for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the Ordnance Survey Address P — Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the Ordnance Survey Address Point of the child’s home address (including flats) to the ordnance survey point of the school, using the Local Authority’s computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the School receiving the higher priority. Where any category at points 1-4 above is over-subscribed, Criterion 4 (strongest geographical claim based

If two applications tie: Where a category is oversubscribed, the strongest geographical claim (straight-line distance) decides who is offered a place. In the event of a tie on distance where there are not enough places for all the tied children, the Local Authority runs a random allocation — a manual process overseen by an independent person from the Legal Services Team. Twins and children from multiple births are considered as one applicant in that process.

Printed by Gloucestershire County Council in its 2027/2028 infant, primary and junior school information booklet, which reproduces each school's own admissions policy under the school's entry. This school sets its own arrangements, so check the school's full determined policy for definitions and evidence.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Lift Berkeley: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lift Berkeley's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Lift Berkeley's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lift Berkeley?: Lift Berkeley has 232 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lift Berkeley take?: Lift Berkeley admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Lift Berkeley located?: Lift Berkeley is located in Berkeley, GL13 9AZ, Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Lift Berkeley?: Lift Berkeley is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Lift Berkeley?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Lift Berkeley was 0.32 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Lift Berkeley?: When Lift Berkeley has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children; 2. Children who have a sibling attending the School and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admi — Children who have a sibling attending the School and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted. (Definition of sibling: a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, stepbrother or sister, or the child of the parent’s /carer’s partner, and in every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Where a child spends equal amounts of time at more than one address, the address at which the child is registered for purposes of child benefit will be taken as the place where the child resides); 3. Children with staff at the School. a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the School for two or mor — Children with staff at the School. a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the School is made, and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the School for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where a category is oversubscribed, the strongest geographical claim (straight-line distance) decides who is offered a place. In the event of a tie on distance where there are not enough places for all the tied children, the Local Authority runs a random allocation — a manual process overseen by an independent person from the Legal Services Team. Twins and children from multiple births are considered as one applicant in that process.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lift Berkeley?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.7% of pupils at Lift Berkeley are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Lift Berkeley

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children or previously looked after children.
2Children who have a sibling attending the School and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admi — Children who have a sibling attending the School and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted. (Definition of sibling: a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, stepbrother or sister, or the child of the parent’s /carer’s partner, and in every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Where a child spends equal amounts of time at more than one address, the address at which the child is registered for purposes of child benefit will be taken as the place where the child resides).
3Children with staff at the School. a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the School for two or mor — Children with staff at the School. a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the School is made, and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the School for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the Ordnance Survey Address P — Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the Ordnance Survey Address Point of the child’s home address (including flats) to the ordnance survey point of the school, using the Local Authority’s computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the School receiving the higher priority. Where any category at points 1-4 above is over-subscribed, Criterion 4 (strongest geographical claim based

Lift Berkeley: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lift Berkeley's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Lift Berkeley's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lift Berkeley?: Lift Berkeley has 232 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lift Berkeley take?: Lift Berkeley admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Lift Berkeley located?: Lift Berkeley is located in Berkeley, GL13 9AZ, Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Lift Berkeley?: Lift Berkeley is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Lift Berkeley?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Lift Berkeley was 0.32 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Lift Berkeley?: When Lift Berkeley has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children; 2. Children who have a sibling attending the School and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admi — Children who have a sibling attending the School and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted. (Definition of sibling: a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, stepbrother or sister, or the child of the parent’s /carer’s partner, and in every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Where a child spends equal amounts of time at more than one address, the address at which the child is registered for purposes of child benefit will be taken as the place where the child resides); 3. Children with staff at the School. a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the School for two or mor — Children with staff at the School. a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the School is made, and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the School for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where a category is oversubscribed, the strongest geographical claim (straight-line distance) decides who is offered a place. In the event of a tie on distance where there are not enough places for all the tied children, the Local Authority runs a random allocation — a manual process overseen by an independent person from the Legal Services Team. Twins and children from multiple births are considered as one applicant in that process.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lift Berkeley?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.7% of pupils at Lift Berkeley are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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