St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B46 3JE · Warwickshire · primary school
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15th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 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 4,296 of them, against 8.9/10 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
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 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
Since the last inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils and staff are proud to be members” and where Catholic values of “generosity, compassion and curiosity shine through everything they do.” Inspectors found that the school has made “significant improvements” in the quality of education, resulting in an overall effectiveness judgement of Good. The atmosphere is characterised as “calm and purposeful,” with pupils feeling safe, well cared for, and well prepared for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and clearly sets out what pupils are expected to learn, with teachers emphasising “subject-specific vocabulary.”
- Staff are “suitably expert in teaching pupils how to read,” ensuring children learn to read from Reception and become “confident readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported to access the curriculum alongside their peers” and are “fully included in all aspects of school life.”
- Relationships between adults and pupils are a strength, with pupils behaving well and showing “respect for adults and each other.”
- The early years curriculum is “carefully arranged to meet the needs of children,” supported by strong partnerships with families.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment information effectively, meaning tasks are “not well matched to pupils’ knowledge or needs.”
- The school should further develop how assessment information is used to inform teaching so that all pupils make the progress leaders expect.
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 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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