St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Birmingham, B30 1LZ · Birmingham · primary school
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87th 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 the 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 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
With 18 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year applications if demand exceeds capacity? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What opportunities exist for pupils to extend their musical skills beyond the weekly choir sessions?
What Ofsted said about St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Overview
St Francis is described as a "happy, child-centred school" where pupils feel safe and embrace opportunities. Leaders demonstrate a "clear vision" built on core values, fostering an environment where pupils "rise to the high expectations set for them" and achieve well.
Strengths
- Personal development is "extremely positive," with pupils developing strong character and independence through roles and community events.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all," including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are supported to become "confident and independent learners."
- Early years provision is strong, with a "well resourced and engaging" environment that helps children get off to a "flying start."
- Mathematics teaching has had a "positive impact," with pupils demonstrating strong vocabulary and confidence in their understanding.
- Staff feel "valued" and enjoy working at the school, benefiting from professional development that considers workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Assessment practices are not yet fully consistent across all subjects, meaning "pupils do not always retain the knowledge needed to build on learning."
- Leaders must develop assessments further to ensure pupils’ understanding is "retained and built upon over time," addressing variations in how learning is checked.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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