English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B11 3JW · Birmingham · primary school
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174th 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 — 5.1/10 against 854 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dance, gymnastics, netball, and swimming, alongside the English Martyrs' Art After School Club. The school also organises trips, such as visiting the council house, and provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 295 pupils against a stated capacity of 375. 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 school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 61.0% attainment rate and the national median of 64%? What specific steps are taken to raise the 3.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Overview
English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School is described as an "inclusive and welcoming" environment where pupils "enjoy coming to school" and speak of it with "pride." The report highlights that leaders have created an "ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum," resulting in strong personal development and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils’ "personal development is a strength," with opportunities to reflect on beliefs, develop social skills, and understand their rights and responsibilities.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-sequenced," helping pupils build learning over time, particularly in mathematics and English.
- Staff share a "love of reading," teaching phonics well and ensuring even those who find reading difficult "enjoy it."
- Pupils with English as an additional language "gain English quickly," and those with SEND are "well supported by skilled staff."
- Relationships are positive, with pupils being "considerate of each other" and staff sharing "warm and respectful relationships."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue working with families to address "stubbornly low" attendance for some pupils.
- Assessment in foundation subjects needs refinement to "accurately identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge."
- Leaders should develop teachers’ pedagogical knowledge so they better "adapt pupils’ learning" and challenge those ready to move on.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving regular training and using an online system to record and follow up on concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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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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