St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School
Birmingham, B36 8LY · Birmingham · primary school
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217th 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 — 2.3/10 against 1,064 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 34.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 265 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 literacy? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school engage parents in their child’s learning journey?
What Ofsted said about St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School
Overview
St Wilfrid’s is described as a “diverse and supportive school” where “warmth, care, respect and learning all go hand in hand.” Following a period of leadership change, revitalised leadership and a revised curriculum are having a “positive impact on attendance, behaviour and pupils’ learning,” with many pupils now working at the expected level.
Strengths
- Pupils show “consideration for each other” and a “strong sense of service to others,” feeling “safe and settled” in an inclusive environment.
- A “strong focus on phonics” has improved reading outcomes, with staff skilled at providing “effective extra help” to those who need it.
- Early years provision is effective, with children showing “confidence, interest and concentration” in carefully planned activities.
- The school has strengthened provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), leading to improved outcomes.
- Leaders work “tenaciously” to minimise barriers to attendance, resulting in a “steadily increasing number of pupils” coming to school regularly.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, tasks do not always link closely to intended learning, meaning pupils “do not fully learn what they should.”
- Teaching in some subjects moves too quickly between topics, preventing pupils from developing a “greater depth of understanding” or remembering key content.
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 34% |
| 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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