St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B37 5DP · Solihull · primary school
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6th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 2,283 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 62% | 4.91 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and Photography Club, attend a MAC Pilgrimage to Rome Day, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 447 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the Art and Photography clubs structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This is the first routine inspection of St Anne’s Catholic Primary School under the current framework. The report describes a school where pupils “love their school” and benefit from an “exceptionally ambitious curriculum that is expertly taught.” Leaders maintain “very high ambitions for all,” ensuring that every pupil, including those with special educational needs or disabilities, achieves highly and is “very well prepared for secondary education.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “expertly taught” with “skilful” sequencing that builds on “firm foundations in the early years.”
- Pupils “behave exceptionally well” and demonstrate “very high levels of respect for others from different faiths or backgrounds.”
- Reading is promoted “exceptionally well,” with children in Reception making a “rapid start” to learning to read through consistent phonics teaching.
- Personal development is promoted “extremely well,” with a carefully planned programme covering careers, financial literacy, and “fundamental British values.”
- Leaders “look after their staff exceptionally well,” prioritising workload, welfare, and career development opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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