The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 468
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 57.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Nadeem Bhatti (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Anthony Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Secondary · 893m away
Bordesley Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Adderley Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hamd House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Alston Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Marlborough Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Wyndcliffe Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Waverley School
All-through · Grammar · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shaw Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shaw Hill Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shaw Hill Primary School?
Shaw Hill Primary School currently has 468 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shaw Hill Primary School take?
Shaw Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shaw Hill Primary School?
Shaw Hill Primary School is in Birmingham, B8 3AN, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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