It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to Percy Shurmer Academy, an outstanding school where happiness, inclusivity, and excellence come together to create an exceptional learning environment. At Percy Shurmer we are committed to ensuring that every child receives the support, challenge, and encouragement they need to thrive and achieve their full potential.
At Percy Shurmer Academy, we have high aspirations for all our pupils. We foster a love of learning, nurture confidence, and provide a rich, ambitious curriculum that inspires every child. With a focus on excellent attendance, our children love coming to school each day, welcomed by a team of dedicated, passionate, and truly wonderful staff who create a warm and supportive atmosphere.
Education here is more than just academic success—it’s about preparing children for life. Through our inclusive ethos, high expectations, and strong community spirit, we empower our pupils with the knowledge, skills, and values to flourish in an ever-changing world.
I invite you to explore our website to discover more about what makes Percy Shurmer Academy such a special place. If you would like to see our vibrant community in action, we would love to welcome you for a visit!
Miss Duffy
Goodbye Mrs Lawrence!
We were very sorry to say goodbye to Mrs. Lawrence this week, following her remarkable 30+ year career with us. A truly inspirational colleague, she was universally adored by staff and students alike. Her warmth and kindness created a welcoming environment for countless children in the early years, leaving an indelible mark on their lives.
Some of our staff put together this short video to show our appreciation for such an incredible woman.
Goodbye Marlene and good luck in the next chapter of your life!
Marlene, WE Will MISS YOU!.mp4Careers Day interviews TX.mp4Careers Day interviews by our children!
In the last week of last year we were privileged to have a number of very special guest come and visit our school to deliver a talk on their careers and to ask any questions the children may have had. Some of our children got the chance to sit down with these special guests to probe further into their experiences in the world of work and to answer serious burning questions such as "What makes you passionate about your job?", "What challenges do you face in your work?" and of course "Who do you prefer - Messi or Ronaldo?".
Inclusion at Percy
Here at Percy Shurmer Academy, we don't just talk about inclusion and diversity; we live it every day, embracing our differences and celebrating what makes each of us special.
IQM video TX 6.mp4Science Week.mp4Science Week
We had lots of fun celebrating Science Week.
Check out our video to find out what we got up to.
Percy TV - The British Empire
A show by Year 5
What is the British Empire? What was its reputation at home and abroad? What is its legacy today?
Some very important questions are addressed by these critical thinkers in Year 5.
British Empire TX.mp4Kev Payne.MOVScience Week
This week, we have had a visit from the author Kev Payne. Our Percy Press team interviewed to find out more about what inspired him to become an author.
We hope you enjoy watching our interview!
We are very pleased to welcome you and your family to Percy Shurmer Primary Academy. We truly believe that we are a remarkable school!
At Percy Shurmer we have a dedicated, enthusiastic and talented team of staff. Everyone is committed to ensure that all children at Percy achieve their very best academically but also have access to wide-ranging opportunities that encourage aspiration. We have camping trips, visits to the seaside, curriculum days, outdoor learning and much more! Our Deaf Learning Base is an integral part of our school and all our pupils benefit from our inclusive environment. We were proud to be recognised a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion recently and enjoy sharing our good practice with other schools.
'Remarkable Lives' poem.
City of Dreams Performace
City Of Dreams 3A (C Bannocks).mp4During this half term, Year Three received a top-secret note in their drama session from an invisible architect who had bought an island. He needed some ideas to build his dream city! In our drama sessions, we created buildings made of sweets, dragon caves and flying schools. We invented excellent transport such as teleporters and flying bananas. This song, written by Charlie, our Hippodrome Education Network teacher, is about how our city can be anything we want!
Percy Shurmer Academy featured on The One Show!
At the heart of our curriculum is our belief that physical and mental well being is vital. Pupils access specialist PE provision alongside a vast array of additional sporting clubs and competitions. We have been awarded the Gold Artsmark in recognition of our enriched curriculum, which includes working alongside the Birmingham Hippodrome, artists in residence, Birmingham Royal Ballet, The Royal Shakespeare Company, the list could go on and on.
Most importantly, pupils are happy at Percy and are Big Hearted. They support local charities and food banks, work alongside the local community volunteering in projects such as 'Adopt a street ' and know what it means to be an active, positive member of society.
Latest News
We are incredibly proud to announce that Percy Shurmer has been awarded FLAGSHIP status for the IQM award.
This award recognises that Percy Shurmer is a unique school that has held IQM Centre of Excellence status for at least 3 years; and played a strong leadership role in developing inclusion best practice across a network of schools.
