St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B13 9DN · Birmingham · primary school
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186th 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 — 6.5/10 against 1,688 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, cricket, and tennis, and attend the Oaker Wood Residential trip. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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 activities are included in the Oaker Wood Residential trip? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a "cohesive, values-led culture" that nurtures teamwork and places pupils’ needs at the centre of decisions. Pupils learn in a "calm, nurturing environment" where they feel safe, respected, and well-supported, with attendance and behaviour rated at a "strong standard." While achievement is improving, particularly in writing, the report notes that some tasks do not yet match the abilities of all pupils, particularly in early writing stages.
Strengths
- Attendance has "rapidly improved" through consistent strategies, with leaders identifying risks early and removing barriers through "compassionate but effective welfare support."
- Behaviour is consistently strong, with "calm" classrooms, "well-established" routines, and staff who address bullying concerns "quickly and effectively."
- Inclusion is central to school life, with staff adapting lessons so pupils with special educational needs access the "same ambitious curriculum" and using 'The Nest' to help pupils regulate.
- Personal development is robust, with pupils showing a "strong sense of community," engaging in social action, and learning to "debate, listen and disagree well together."
- The curriculum is "broad, balanced and ambitious," with reading and phonics at its heart, ensuring pupils build "secure knowledge" and use subject-specific vocabulary with confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure writing tasks in key stages 1 and 2 align with pupils’ phonics ability so they are not given tasks they are "not ready for."
- Leaders should continue developing the early years outdoor area to provide equal access to learning activities that mirror the "ambition and coherence of the indoor provision."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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