St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Solihull, B92 7RR · Solihull · primary school
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43rd 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 the 4,209 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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 Margaret's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 assessed the school under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes for pupils from similar backgrounds? How does the new inspection framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School is described as a "happy, lovely place" where pupils are "proud of their school" and feel safe. The report states that pupils "generally achieve well" and are "well prepared" for the next stage of their education, with attendance rates typically above national averages.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and are "consistently attentive in lessons," contributing to a "calm and respectful school environment."
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious, carefully designed curriculum" that is broad and includes effective teaching of reading and phonics from the early years.
- The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils showing "thought and care for one another" and understanding "tolerance and mutual respect."
- Staff build "positive partnerships with parents," who are "overwhelmingly positive about the school" and its caring nature.
- Children in the early years make a "fast start to their education," benefiting from "well‑established routines" and deliberate phonics instruction.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff use "effective adaptations in lessons so that all learners’ needs are met consistently," as some teachers do not currently adapt teaching carefully enough.
- Leaders should ensure "consistent high-quality teaching enables all pupils... to develop detailed and connected knowledge," addressing occasional variation in teaching quality.
- Leaders should ensure "detailed and insightful analysis of school performance leads to improving standards across all areas of the school."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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