The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mr John-Paul Shanahan (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Winchfield Drive, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8TR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Secondary · 869m away
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Primary · 933m away
Lordswood Boys' School
Secondary · 944m away
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Primary · 947m away
Queen Alexandra College
Special school · 1.0km away
Abbey Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Baskerville School
Special school · 1.2km away
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is in Birmingham, B17 8TR, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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