St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B31 5AB · Birmingham · primary school
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77th 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 — 8.0/10 against 2,230 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Brigid'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 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Press Gang, Story Explorers, Tea Time Club, French Club, Spanish Club, and Choir. Sports include Multi Sports, Gaelic Football, and Football. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 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 named clubs scheduled to fit within the school day?
What Ofsted said about St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending St Brigid’s because they feel valued and cared for within a community rooted in kindness and respect. The school provides a high-quality education with a curriculum that is rich in knowledge and effectively sequenced to support learning from Nursery through to Year 6. Leaders are committed to helping every pupil fulfil their academic and social potential, supported by strong staff subject knowledge and effective reading provision.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are focused in lessons, and understand the importance of being kind and respectful.
- The curriculum is well-designed, with subject leaders collaborating to ensure learning builds successfully over time.
- Teachers place a strong emphasis on vocabulary and communication, delivering engaging lessons where pupils are keen to learn.
- Reading is a priority from the start; the vast majority of pupils learn to read by the end of Year 1 and become fluent readers.
- The curriculum is accessible to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with teachers receiving high-quality training to support individual needs.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always use assessment strategies consistently well, leading to delays in identifying gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders do not sufficiently analyse information regarding pupils’ behaviour, punctuality, and personal development to identify emerging issues.
- Leaders are sometimes too reliant on personal knowledge rather than using data systematically to address barriers for disadvantaged pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being vigilant, staff receiving comprehensive training, and pupils feeling confident about sharing concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 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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