Ark St Alban's Academy vs Lift Percy Shurmer
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 301 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark St Alban's Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
797 students
Lift Percy Shurmer
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
| Measure | Ark St Alban's Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Lift Percy Shurmer Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #177 of 493 | #435 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1918 of 4,090 | #4625 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 797 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 797 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 77.3% | 72.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | arkstalbans.org/ | percyshurmeracademy.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Percy Shurmer scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 51.1).
- •Ark St Alban's Academy is the larger school with 797 students compared with 459.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ark St Alban's Academy better than Lift Percy Shurmer?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Percy Shurmer ranks higher (66.2 vs 51.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ark St Alban's Academy and Lift Percy Shurmer?
About 301 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark St Alban's Academy: 797. Lift Percy Shurmer: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark St Alban's Academy and Lift Percy Shurmer rank in West Midlands?
Ark St Alban's Academy is 177th of 493 and Lift Percy Shurmer is 435th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).