St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
Birmingham, B23 7AB · Birmingham · primary school
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35th 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 — 8.9/10 against 1,171 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book Club, Chess Club, and Art Club, play netball, study Art and Design, and visit Cannon Hill Nature Centre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 353 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? How are the named clubs, such as Chess Club, scheduled during the school day?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
Overview
Pupils and staff ‘live, love and learn’ together in a calm, orderly environment where every child is ‘welcomed and nurtured’. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who are happy, attend well, and achieve successfully regardless of barriers. The school places pupils’ personal development at the ‘front and centre’ of its work, fostering a strong sense of community and responsibility.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and reflects local community experiences, with a well-sequenced early years provision that sets pupils up to succeed.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff swiftly identify those falling behind, and pupils enjoy a wide ‘reading diet’ supported by a robust phonics programme.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘well supported’ through early identification of needs and effective teacher training.
- Attendance is high due to ‘highly effective’ systems, and pupils demonstrate a strong understanding of health, relationships, and keeping themselves safe.
- Governors are ‘well informed and forward thinking’, providing a balance of challenge and support, while staff feel ‘listened to, valued and trusted’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers in some subjects do not consistently use assessment to identify mistakes, causing pupils to move on before they are ready or miss opportunities to deepen understanding.
- Subject leadership is at an ‘early stage of development’ in some areas, meaning support for staff is not yet having a consistent impact on learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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