The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 389
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mr David Dathan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Old Birmingham Road, Lickey, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8EU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaconside Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Andrew's CofE First School
Primary · 2.1km away
St James Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Rednal Hill Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Waseley Hills High School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 2.4km away
Waseley Hills High School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Hunters Hill College
Special school · 2.4km away
Blackwell First School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery?
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery currently has 389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery take?
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery?
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery is in Birmingham, B45 8EU, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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