St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Birmingham, B15 2AT · Birmingham · primary school
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247th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.4/10 against 1,154 of them, against 2.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help students progress to the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes when operating over its published capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Thomas Church of England Primary School is described as a place where pupils and staff are proud to belong, demonstrating values of "love, trust, friendship and faith." The report highlights a "broad and ambitious" curriculum and "highly effective" phonics teaching, with early years provision judged as outstanding. Leaders are noted as skilled, having accurately identified areas for development to improve the school further.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "outstanding," with a "vibrant environment" where children are immersed in rich language and make rapid progress.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," using tools like ‘knowledge notes’ to help pupils recall facts and apply knowledge confidently.
- Phonics teaching is "highly effective," ensuring pupils learn sounds quickly and read books matched to their known sounds.
- Staff successfully identify and meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), reducing barriers to learning.
- Behaviour is well-managed, with pupils meeting high expectations and trusting adults to handle incidents "fairly and consistently."
Areas to improve
- Staff should adapt learning to challenge pupils who are ready to move on, ensuring they have opportunities to "develop their understanding even further."
- The school should explore ways to offer accessible opportunities for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, to develop their talents, as current clubs are not well attended.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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