Abbey Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B23 6QL · Birmingham · primary school
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113rd of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.7/10 against 1,607 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbey Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Services for Music Youth Proms.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the music programme integrate with the wider curriculum? What support is available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Abbey Catholic Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report describes a ‘happy school’ where pupils ‘thrive’ within a ‘highly positive and respectful culture’ often referred to as the ‘Abbey family’. Leaders and staff are praised for their expertise and commitment to pupil well-being.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and thoughtfully planned’, helping pupils develop a ‘secure foundation of knowledge and skills’.
- Staff are ‘experts in the subjects they teach’, using ‘big questions’ to challenge pupils and effectively addressing gaps in learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘flourish academically and socially’, learning the same curriculum alongside peers.
- Phonics teaching is ‘high-quality’, resulting in pupils achieving ‘exceedingly well’ and developing a ‘genuine love of reading’.
- Attendance is high due to ‘robust systems’ that respond quickly to absences, and pupils are ‘safe and well cared for’.
Areas to improve
- In the early years, some children ‘struggle to manage their feelings and emotions’, which limits their opportunities to be ‘independent and curious learners’. The school is taking ‘swift and effective action’ to address this.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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