Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B33 8BL · Birmingham · primary school
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163rd 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 — 8.4/10 against 649 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils take part in a school brass band, receive whole-class instrumental lessons in brass and wind, and can access additional elective tuition. They also visit Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
Getting in
The published school roll is 385 pupils against a stated capacity of 405. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Overview
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is described as a "highly inclusive" environment where pupils feel "safe, loved and cared for." Leaders have established a "warm, loving culture" that fosters strong relationships and ensures pupils are well-prepared for their next steps in education.
Strengths
- Inclusion is "at the heart of the school’s offer," with "highly effective support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils make "rapid progress" in core subjects, with disadvantaged pupils achieving "far better than their peers nationally."
- Behaviour is "excellent," characterised by a "calm and orderly environment" and "warm, mutually respectful relationships."
- Leaders provide "tailored support" to address attendance, resulting in improvements that are now "broadly in-line with national averages."
- The personal development programme helps pupils develop "secure knowledge" and a "culture of respect for all."
Areas to improve
- Teachers should design activities that help pupils build "depth in their knowledge and vocabulary across the wider curriculum," as knowledge in these subjects is "less secure."
- Leaders should continue work to "secure consistently high attendance for all pupils."
- In the early years, children would benefit from "more interactions across the school day" to practise using taught vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
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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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