St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B30 1HN · Birmingham · primary school
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27th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 3,977 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. 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 (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Sportszone after-school club, St Joseph's Ensemble & Choir, and the School Council. Activities include multi sports, creative design, and cooking, alongside a visit to the Council House. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 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
With the roll matching capacity exactly, how does the school manage entry-year admissions? How does the 2023 inspection rating reflect current teaching practices? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "friendly and inclusive community" where pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders have set high expectations that pupils respond to positively, resulting in regular attendance and respectful behaviour. The curriculum is described as "exciting" and well-sequenced, allowing pupils to build learning over time and achieve well across subjects.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "exciting curriculum" with effective methods for helping pupils remember what they have learned.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported closely by staff and "achieve well" alongside their peers.
- Staff are passionate about early years education, using carefully chosen activities and resources that are "well matched to children’s needs".
- Leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to reading, ensuring younger pupils receive books matching their phonics learning and older pupils become "confident and fluent readers".
- Classrooms are "calm learning environments" where pupils behave well and play harmoniously, with staff dealing quickly with any bullying.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always check pupils’ learning carefully enough, meaning staff do not consistently identify and address common spelling errors or misconceptions.
- Leaders have not ensured all staff use formative assessment effectively, so errors in pupils’ work are not consistently identified.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff and governors well trained and leaders following up on all concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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