St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Solihull, B92 8QL · Solihull · primary school
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17th 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 3,927 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| 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.
St Andrew's 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%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “calm, purposeful place” where pupils are “happy, confident and love to learn.” The inspection confirms that the school continues to be a good school, with strong leadership and a curriculum that helps pupils connect new learning with prior knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils display “positive attitudes to learning” and treat one another “courteously,” showing high levels of respect and consideration.
- Teachers provide “engaging, purposeful lessons” where pupils clearly understand what they are learning and why, supported by effective training for early-career staff.
- There is an “effective phonics program” ensuring pupils become “confident, fluent readers,” with a strong culture of loving literature across the school.
- Staff are well-supported to identify and assist pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including providing pastoral support for issues such as anxiety.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is “not yet fully embedded,” meaning pupils in these areas do not yet make the learning connections they could.
- The school needs to improve communication with parents, as some feel “dissatisfied with aspects of provision” and are not sufficiently informed about changes or SEND support.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 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
—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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