Shaw Hill Primary School
111%
Capacity
468
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Shaw Hill Primary School
Shaw Hill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 468 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Nadeem Bhatti, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4240th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 73rd out of 254 in Birmingham.
Shaw Hill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 189 applications for 57 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shaw Hill Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Tennis, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Shaw Hill Primary School 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Anthony Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B8 3AN |
| Headteacher | Nadeem Bhatti |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 468 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.2% |
| School Capacity | 468 / 420 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4240th of 13,686
Nationally
410th of 1,378
In West Midlands
73rd of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
189
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Anthony Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B8 3AN
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