St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Birmingham, B36 9AX · Solihull · primary school
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31st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 3,182 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
This is a school where pupils are "safe and cared for," with parents appreciating the support their children receive. Most pupils achieve well in their learning because they enjoy the topics they study, and classrooms are described as "calm places" where attitudes to learning are positive.
Strengths
- Pupils use school values to guide them, with a strong emphasis on being caring and promoting "21 acts of kindness."
- Learning sequences build progressively, and most pupils demonstrate increasing fluency in reading by the end of Year 2.
- Children in the early years get off to an "increasingly good start," supported by warm relationships and a well-resourced environment.
- The school is inclusive, with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) being "well supported and celebrated."
- Pupils enjoy wider opportunities, such as learning musical instruments and representing the school in competitions, leaving with "high aspirations."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that "effective monitoring systems are more consistently in place" to identify where improvement actions are not leading to required results.
- All subject leaders should be supported to carry out their roles effectively, ensuring opportunities to identify where teaching practice could be better are not missed.
- Staff should receive necessary support to deliver all aspects of the curriculum as intended, particularly in subjects where subject-specific skills and knowledge development have been impacted.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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