The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mrs Christine Finnegan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bundle Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHalesowen CofE Primary School
Primary · 429m away
The Earls High School
Secondary · 645m away
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School
Primary · 648m away
Huntingtree Primary School
Primary · 679m away
Newfield Park Primary Academy
Primary · 861m away
Tenterfields Primary Academy
Primary · 894m away
Halesowen College
16 plus · 913m away
Manor Way Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School?
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School take?
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School?
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School is in Halesowen, B63 4AR, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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