Chandos Primary School vs Lift Percy Shurmer
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 402 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chandos Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
449 students
Lift Percy Shurmer
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
| Measure | Chandos Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Lift Percy Shurmer Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1433 of 1,690 | #435 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13560 of 15,697 | #4625 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 449 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 72.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.chandosprimary.org | percyshurmeracademy.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Percy Shurmer scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 22.8).
- •Lift Percy Shurmer does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 60%).
- •Lift Percy Shurmer does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Lift Percy Shurmer is the larger school with 459 students compared with 449.
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 Chandos Primary School better than Lift Percy Shurmer?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Percy Shurmer ranks higher (66.2 vs 22.8 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 Chandos Primary School and Lift Percy Shurmer?
About 402 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chandos Primary School: 449. Lift Percy Shurmer: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chandos Primary School and Lift Percy Shurmer rank in West Midlands?
Chandos Primary School is 1433rd of 1,690 and Lift Percy Shurmer is 435th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).