Shaw Hill Primary School, Birmingham

In its own words: "I am proud to be the Head Teacher of such a happy, caring and hard- working school. We strive to achieve the highest standards by stimulating and challenging the children. We have high expectations of every child and they work hard to show their best. We believe Shaw Hill Primary School is at the heart of our community."

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Shaw Hill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 82% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 51 families put Shaw Hill Primary School as their first choice and 162 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 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 Shaw Hill Primary School are Parkfield Community School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 89% maths); The Rosary Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 58% reading, 67% maths); Nansen Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 68% maths); and Highfield Junior and Infant School (0.4 miles, Good, 69% reading, 79% maths).

Shaw Hill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 71.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (86%) and other ethnic groups (6%).

In 2026, 66 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 6 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Shaw Hill Primary School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Adderley Park Rail Station, about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parkfield Road (opposite), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Shaw Hill Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Shaw Hill Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Shaw Hill Primary School are Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East (0.2 miles); Rockwood Academy (0.3 miles); Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form (0.6 miles); and Saltley Academy (0.6 miles).