The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Paul Carroll (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Gregory Avenue, Our Lady & St. Rose of Lima Catholic Primary Schoo, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrincethorpe Junior School
Primary · 534m away
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Primary · 733m away
The University of Birmingham School
Secondary · 841m away
Fircroft College of Adult Education
16 plus · 1.1km away
Green Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Shenley Court Specialist Arts College and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.3km away
E-ACT Shenley Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Bournville School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School is in Birmingham, B29 5DY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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