Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B17 8TR · Birmingham · primary school
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111st 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 — 8.6/10 against 3,809 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
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 Fatima Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved this against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 plan to address the 'Requires improvement' rating from the 2024 inspection? What specific steps are being taken to maintain the strong progress seen in the similar-intake comparison? How are the 4 remaining places managed for the upcoming academic year?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils attend this “warm and nurturing school” where they behave well and feel safe. While the quality of education in core subjects like reading and mathematics is strong, the report states that “too much emphasis is placed on these subjects at the expense of other curriculum areas.” Consequently, the overall effectiveness and leadership are judged as requiring improvement due to an unbalanced curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are “proud of their school” and benefit from “positive relationships” that help them settle quickly.
- Reading provision is effective, with “regular assessments in phonics” ensuring most pupils become fluent readers.
- Mathematics is a strength, supported by “strong subject leadership” and a curriculum that helps pupils address misconceptions.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils have “wonderful manners” and contribute to a “calm learning environment.”
- Personal development is good, with pupils learning about different religions and showing respect for differences.
Areas to improve
- The school must provide “sufficient opportunities for pupils to learn the wider curriculum,” including geography, history, and art, to ensure balance and breadth.
- Leaders need to “identify the key knowledge and skills in every curriculum area” so that learning builds sequentially rather than consisting of isolated facts.
- The school should introduce effective assessment systems for foundation subjects and ensure “consistent and ambitious expectation on how pupils present their work.”
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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