Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery, Birmingham

In its own words: "At Lickey Hills Primary School & Nursery our vision is to create a school where every child achieves their potential through a relentless focus on ambitious teaching and learning. Our aim is to ensure pupils at least meet the national standards and make progress from their varied starting points in reading, writing and maths as a by-product of curriculum experiences."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Please have a closer look through our web-site to get an idea of life at Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery. We have a love of learning and have a reputation for outstanding pastoral care as well as high academic results. Choosing and then starting at a new school is an important time for both children and their parents/carers."

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 68% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 114 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery are Beaconside Primary and Nursery School (1.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 87% maths); St Andrew's CofE First School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); St James Catholic Primary School (1.4 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Rednal Hill Infant School (1.4 miles, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery.

9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Mixed (10%).

Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Barnt Green Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lickey Square (opposite), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 20 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).

In 2024/25, Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery issued 10 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.