Lift Percy Shurmer
Birmingham, B12 9ED · Birmingham · primary school
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16th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 174 of them, against 8.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lift Percy Shurmer overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 459 pupils against a stated capacity of 460. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Lift Percy Shurmer
Overview
Percy Shurmer Academy is described as a “very special place” where every child has an “exceptional learning experience.” The report highlights a “calm, well-ordered environment” where pupils are “happy and safe” and demonstrate “high levels of self-control.” Leaders are praised for being “highly ambitious” and ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve highly.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “clearly planned and sequenced,” with teachers who are “highly skilled” and “meticulous in checking how well pupils are learning.”
- Reading is prioritised with “extremely well taught” phonics, ensuring pupils learn to read with “confidence, accuracy and fluency.”
- Pupils have a “vast range of opportunities to broaden their horizons” through clubs, trips, and activities that help them develop talents and resilience.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring their needs are “identified and met swiftly.”
- Staff report feeling “nurtured” by leaders, describing the school as a “happy place to work” with positive support for workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring rigorous vetting checks, swift responses to concerns, and comprehensive education for pupils on keeping safe online and in the community.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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