SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B13 8DW · Birmingham · primary school
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57th 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 — 8.7/10 against 1,985 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% 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 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Wake Up Shake Up, sporting games, construction, arts and crafts, board games, and library visits. Swimming is offered as a sport. Trips include theatre visits, author and poet visits, botanical gardens, castles, local museums, town trails, and an adventure residential. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 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 support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for the adventure residential trip?
What Ofsted said about SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
Overview
St John and Monica Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, with its mission statement permeating all aspects of life. Pupils are described as kind, respectful, and quick to settle, benefiting from positive and nurturing relationships with staff who know them well. The school provides a broad curriculum that pupils find interesting, highlighted by learning in the school’s impressive forest.
Strengths
- The curriculum builds pupils’ knowledge successfully, with a "secure understanding of important facts and concepts" in core subjects like English and mathematics.
- Phonics teaching is effective, with daily lessons in Reception and Key Stage 1, and staff trained to track and support individual reading progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified effectively and work towards the same end points as their peers, with tailored support.
- Behaviour is generally excellent, with pupils paying close attention and moving sensibly around the school.
- A well-considered approach to wider development helps pupils build communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, alongside an understanding of fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- Some early readers struggle to blend sounds, lacking fluency and relying on adult support; the school should provide more practice with matched books.
- In some subjects, the school is not specific enough about essential knowledge, and content does not always build logically, hindering pupils’ ability to make sense of new learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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