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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Solihull, B91 3NZ · Solihull · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2023 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary Roman Catholic
7.8/10 Above average

8th 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 — 9.0/10 against 3,317 of them, against 9.2/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 84.0 · 93 40% 3.72
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 19.0 · 90 25% 2.26

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. 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 (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).

Beyond the classroom

Pupils participate in a Cricket Festival, Sports Day, an OAA tournament, a Dance Festival, and a trip to St Chad's Cathedral.

Getting in

The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child joining mid-year?

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What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Inspection report dated 16 November 2023

Overview

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "real sense of belonging to a caring community." Pupils enjoy attending, trust staff, and demonstrate excellent behaviour, while achieving "impressive outcomes in national tests." The curriculum is carefully planned, with strong support for early years and pupils with special educational needs.

Strengths

  • Pupils exhibit "excellent" behaviour and are "kind and helpful to each other," fostering a welcoming environment.
  • The curriculum builds learning effectively, with teachers supported by professional development to address misconceptions.
  • Early years provision is strong, with a "consistent emphasis on children’s language and social development" and tailored learning.
  • There is a "positive culture around reading," with effective phonics delivery and timely interventions for those falling behind.
  • Pupils with SEND are "appropriately supported," making good progress and flourishing due to meaningful learning targets.

Areas to improve

  • Teachers should be more explicit about key skills to ensure pupils can apply them, enhancing assessment accuracy.
  • Staff require further professional development to ensure consistent implementation of the new approach to teaching reading for older pupils.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
84%
2024/25
Higher standard
19%
2024/25
Demand
×1.0
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
7%
vs 25% across England

Results over time

Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.

75% 2022/23
79% 2023/24
84% 2024/25
64% England
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
YearExpected standard (reading, writing, maths)
2022/2375%
2023/2479%
2024/2584%
England64%

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.

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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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