The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B8 3SF · Birmingham · primary school
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193rd 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 — 4.5/10 against 692 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Rosary Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gardening, language, and boosting clubs, play football, and learn an instrument. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 342 pupils against a stated capacity of 439. 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 take place during the after-school club? How are the gardening and language clubs structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Overview
The Rosary Catholic Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Inadequate’ rating. Leaders have taken “swift action to address the concerns raised at the time of the last inspection,” resulting in a school where pupils feel “safe and well cared for” and make good progress.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave very well” and demonstrate “kindness and respect” to adults and peers.
- Reading remains a “high priority,” with staff providing “continuous training” and “daily phonics lessons” ensuring most children keep up.
- The curriculum is described as “rich and well-sequenced” with “clearly identified end points,” particularly in subjects like science.
- Staff provide “well-considered support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those speaking English as an additional language (EAL).
- Leaders and staff are “united in their drive to ‘live, love and learn together’,” creating a positive culture.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, “the smaller steps of knowledge needed for pupils to reach the intended end points are not clear,” limiting deeper understanding.
- Curriculum checks in some subjects are “not effective,” limiting leaders’ ability to identify what requires refinement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are “vigilant” and leaders “respond swiftly to any concerns raised.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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