Lift Percy Shurmer
100%
Capacity
457
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Lift Percy Shurmer
Lift Percy Shurmer is a state-funded None primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 457 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 459 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Marie Duffy, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 335th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Lift Percy Shurmer is a popular choice with families — it received 181 applications for 60 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 77 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lift Percy Shurmer include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Dining Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 67.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Lift Percy Shurmer is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Longmore Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B12 9ED |
| Headteacher | Marie Duffy |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 457 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 67.5% |
| School Capacity | 457 / 459 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
335th of 13,686
Nationally
34th of 1,378
In West Midlands
8th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
181
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
77 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Longmore Street, Birmingham
Birmingham, B12 9ED
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