St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B36 0QE · Solihull · primary school
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42nd of 45 primary schools in Solihull we can score, 59 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 — 3.7/10 against 1,487 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Overview
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is described as a “friendly and welcoming” environment where pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and are “happy and safe.” The report highlights that leaders have high expectations which pupils meet, supported by effective behaviour management and positive relationships.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with an “exceptional programme of character development” rooted in the children’s charter and Catholic virtues.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, ensuring they follow the same curriculum as peers with appropriate adaptations.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with well-matched books and initiatives like the ‘reading cafe’ fostering a “love of stories.”
- Staff manage behaviour effectively, maintaining a “calm and purposeful” school environment with consistently applied reward systems.
- Trustees and governors “diligently fulfil their responsibilities” and hold the school to account effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine the curriculum in some subjects to reduce the amount of content, allowing pupils more opportunity to “consolidate, apply, or link current learning to past lessons.”
- Staff require appropriate training and support to help pupils develop deeper understanding and reasoning skills, particularly in mathematics where some struggle to explain their methods.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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