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Lift Percy Shurmer
Longmore Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9ED, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.8 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
457
Capacity
460
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school boasts 86% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 6% nationally. The strong LocaleIQ score of 95.8 indicates it outperforms 96% of schools, reflecting high parent satisfaction and community support. However, only 10% of students achieved the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Other36.3%
Black African27.1%
Asian Pakistani18.2%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Other3.1%
White Other2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Black Other1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
White British0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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52.46388, -1.89166 · B12 9ED
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN138410
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitepercyshurmeracademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Percy Shurmer rated by Ofsted?
Lift Percy Shurmer was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2023.
Is Lift Percy Shurmer a good school?
Lift Percy Shurmer scores 95.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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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