St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B7 5HA · Birmingham · primary school
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183rd 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 — 5.9/10 against 179 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join lunchtime board games clubs and a lunchtime games club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 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 strategies are used to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and inclusive" place where pupils are "happy, safe and valued." The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards, with pupils demonstrating "exemplary" behaviour and making strong progress in core subjects like English and mathematics.
Strengths
- The school offers a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that is "well sequenced," helping pupils build knowledge securely over time.
- Reading is given a "high profile," with staff delivering the phonics programme effectively and providing targeted support for those who fall behind.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," and they show "care and consideration towards each other," creating a distraction-free learning environment.
- Attendance is high due to "highly effective action" by the school, and pupils benefit from a wealth of enrichment activities and leadership roles.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with initiatives assessed to ensure workloads remain "manageable."
Areas to improve
- In foundation subjects, recent teaching changes are not yet fully effective; the school must support teachers to embed new approaches so pupils "know more and remember more."
- Some teachers do not always adapt their teaching sufficiently for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND); the school must ensure all staff tailor their approaches to help these pupils become independent learners.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 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
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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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