A good academy sponsor led school in Torbay. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Barton Hill Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 103.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+0.5 per year)
Up 0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day."
Welcome from Principal Samantha Smith, highlighting Lift Barton Hill as a vibrant, inclusive primary school and the mission to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
Full wrap around care is available from 7:30am - 6pm within our breakfast & after-school clubs for children aged 3+.
SEND provision covers four main areas of need: Cognition and learning; Social, emotional and mental health; Communication and interaction; Sensory and physical. The SENDCo is Kristen Kass. Lift Barton Hill is an Inclusion IQM Flagship Status School.
Lift Barton Hill uses Torbay Local Authority's coordinated admission arrangements. Reception admissions for 2026-27 can be made through the Torbay Council Citizen's portal from 1 November 2025 to 15 January 2026.