St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B45 8TD · Birmingham · primary school
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55th 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 — 8.8/10 against 1,366 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join HIIT Club, Football, Dance, and Netball, alongside an African Mask Dance Workshop and Painting. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum integrate the African arts workshops into the wider term?
What Ofsted said about St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Columba’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy extensive opportunities and achieve well in subjects such as reading and mathematics. The school fosters strong relationships, with pupils displaying politeness, compassion, and a strong sense of community through roles like ‘eco council’ members and charity ambassadors.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, supported by an appropriate phonics scheme and early, confident engagement with mathematical tasks.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, with effective adaptations ensuring pupils with special educational needs or disabilities access similar learning.
- Personal development is promoted very well, with pupils understanding different faiths, the rule of law, and engaging in charitable work.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the ‘five fingers of safeguarding’ ensuring pupils know multiple adults they can trust with worries.
- Staff workload is considered by leaders, and governors are well-informed about the school’s strengths and areas for development.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ use of questioning does not always identify pupils who do not understand their learning, leaving some knowledge gaps unaddressed.
- Rates of absence and persistent absence have been high over time, causing some pupils to miss key learning, though recent improvements are noted.
Safeguarding
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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