LIPA School

About LIPA School

LIPA School Learning through the creative and performing arts. Open Evening Wednesday 1st October 2025 4:00-6:00pm. Persistent Inquisitive Discipline Imaginative Collaborative School Day

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Key Facts

Founded 2014

Head/Principal Holly Lucas, Headteacher - Primary

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 75 responses • 12.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

65.3% positive 34.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

64% positive 34.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

34.7% positive 54.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

37.3% positive 44% negative

My child does well at this school

58.7% positive 36% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 75 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

19.5:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

30.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2023

5.0

"Fantastic School Experience"

We've been at LIPA School for 3 years now and I'm so impressed with the caring and dedicated staff. Our children love the facilities, especially the music and arts rooms. The values of the school, such as persistence and imagination, really shine through in the way they encourage our kids to be their best selves.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B

Parent Jun 15, 2023

5.0

"Wonderful School Community"

We've been at LIPA School for a year and have really settled in. The school's focus on creative and performing arts is fantastic and our child loves the opportunities they've had to try new things. The staff are all very friendly and approachable, and we've been impressed with the way they support our child's learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah K

Parent Dec 10, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Emotions"

We moved to a new area 2 years ago and our child started at LIPA School. While the school has a great atmosphere and the staff are lovely, we've found the facilities to be a bit outdated in some areas. The school's focus on creativity is great, but we feel that the academic side of things could be improved. Overall, it's been a bit of a mixed experience for us.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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