Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Solihull, B90 4AY · Solihull · primary school
15th 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 — 8.3/10 against 4,349 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join Cup Stacking, Forest School, Gardening Club, and Eco-Club, alongside sports like Football, Netball, and Irish Dancing. There is no breakfast or after-school club.
Getting in. The school has 443 pupils in a capacity of 420, meaning it is over capacity by 23. Places are competitive because the school is over its stated capacity.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the daily transition for children without access to a breakfast or after-school club? What specific support is available for the 13.0% of pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the school handle the pressure of being over capacity during enrolment?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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