St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B15 2AY · Birmingham · primary school
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30th 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 — 9.8/10 against 2,024 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 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 Catherine of Siena 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%. 19.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 245 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse backgrounds of the student body?
What Ofsted said about St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School “love coming to school” and make “phenomenal progress,” excelling in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school is characterised by “exceptionally high” behaviour, with pupils who “look after each other very well” and feel safe. Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” that enables all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, to succeed highly.
Strengths
- Behaviour is of an “exceptionally high standard,” with bullying being “exceptionally rare” and pupils engaging enthusiastically in initiatives like ‘singing playgrounds’.
- The curriculum is “sequenced very well,” particularly in science and history, allowing pupils to build knowledge effectively on prior information.
- Early years provision is strong, with children starting to learn phonics “very quickly” and gaining confidence as readers through books matched to their phonics phase.
- Teachers are “skilled at adapting work” for pupils for whom English is an additional language and those with special educational needs, ensuring all can engage in learning.
- Personal development is promoted “exceptionally well,” with pupils taking on responsibilities such as ‘Eco warriors’ and demonstrating a “very strong understanding of democracy.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects taught less frequently, there is a “long delay” before previous misconceptions are addressed, causing some pupils to “struggle to recall what they have learned.” Leaders should ensure identified gaps are addressed “as soon as possible.”
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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