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Shaw Hill Primary School
Anthony Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3AN, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.0 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
468
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 93.0 indicates it outperforms 93% of schools in the area, reflecting high parent satisfaction and community support. However, only 13% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani77.4%
Other5.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.6%
Asian Other2.6%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Asian Indian1.3%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black Other0.2%
White British0.2%
Location
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52.48721, -1.84586 · B8 3AN
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103157
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.shawhill.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Shaw Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shaw Hill Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2017.
Is Shaw Hill Primary School a good school?
Shaw Hill Primary School scores 93.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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