Lift Percy Shurmer
Longmore Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lift Percy Shurmer is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 15th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 May 2023, report published 10 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 May 2023
Percy Shurmer Academy is a very special place where every child has an exceptional learning experience. Children live the school ethos 'be big hearted, be brave and choose a remarkable life'. Leaders are relentless in their work to ensure that all pupils attend school daily and on time and pupils enjoy attending. They are happy and safe. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the quality of education their children receive. School is a calm, well-ordered environment. Pupils are exceptionally well-behaved and show high levels of self-control. They are polite, courteous and respectful of their peers and adults. Leaders ensure that there is a fair and consistent approach to supporting pupils' good behaviour and the school's values. For example, rewards for good behaviour and for demonstrating that the school's values are consistently applied. Pupils are highly motivated and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. Leaders deal with rare incidents of poor behaviour or bullying swiftly and effectively. Leaders make sure that any pupil who struggles to behave well is well supported to be successful in their education. Pupils have a vast range of opportunities to broaden their horizons. Visits and trips deepen learning. Clubs, such as robotics club and British Sign Language club, as well as opportunities to learn ballet and tennis, allow pupils to develop their talents and interests.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
459 pupils on roll, with places for 460
Schools near Lift Percy Shurmer
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandos Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 60% met the expected standard |
| Heath Mount Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Marie Duffy
- Phone
- 01214643431
- Address
- Longmore Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9ED
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 138410
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.