Heritage Academy vs Lift Percy Shurmer
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 537 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Academy
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
58 students
Lift Percy Shurmer
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
| Measure | Heritage Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Lift Percy Shurmer Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #435 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #4625 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 58 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 459 |
| Free school meals | – | 72.6% |
| Capacity filled | 58% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 78.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | percyshurmeracademy.org |
The verdict
- •Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.1 vs 66.2).
- •Lift Percy Shurmer is the larger school with 459 students compared with 58.
- •Heritage Academy is a independent school while Lift Percy Shurmer is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Heritage Academy is boys and Lift Percy Shurmer is co-educational.
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 Heritage Academy better than Lift Percy Shurmer?
On the Success Index (England), Heritage Academy ranks higher (94.1 vs 66.2 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 Heritage Academy and Lift Percy Shurmer?
About 537 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heritage Academy: 58. Lift Percy Shurmer: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heritage Academy and Lift Percy Shurmer rank in West Midlands?
Heritage Academy is unranked and Lift Percy Shurmer is 435th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).