Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Solihull, B92 7EG · Solihull · primary school
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27th of 45 primary schools in Solihull we can score, 59 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.0/10 against 4,258 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady of Compassion 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 with the national median of 64%. A higher 17.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 329 pupils against a stated capacity of 351. 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 who are close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “nurtured and very well cared for,” resulting in “excellent behaviour” and strong academic outcomes. Staff hold “high ambitions for every pupil,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering a community where learners are “courteous, caring and friendly.” The curriculum is described as “broad and ambitious,” with a particular focus on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent behaviour” and consistently meet the school’s high expectations for conduct.
- Reading is a priority, with “well structured” teaching that helps pupils develop phonics skills effectively.
- Pupils with SEND are “very well supported” through bespoke interventions and targeted help.
- The school provides a wide range of activities, including leadership roles and trips, to enhance character and personal development.
- Senior leaders are “dedicated to and passionate about their school” and work effectively with the multi-academy trust.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not consistently move pupils’ learning on when they are ready, meaning capable pupils “do not achieve as well as they could.”
- Learning activities in the early years do not always ensure children “build on what they already know and can do,” which slows their progress.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 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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