The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 457
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 67.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Miss Marie Duffy (Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Longmore Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Perspectives School
Independent · 656m away
Jakeman Nursery School
Nursery · 770m away
Redstone Academy for Girls
Independent · 792m away
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Birmingham Rathbone School of LE
Independent · 1.1km away
St Paul's School
Independent · 1.1km away
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Nelson Mandela School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Percy Shurmer's Ofsted rating?
Lift Percy Shurmer was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Percy Shurmer?
Lift Percy Shurmer currently has 457 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Percy Shurmer take?
Lift Percy Shurmer caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Percy Shurmer?
Lift Percy Shurmer is in Birmingham, B12 9ED, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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