The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 206
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 32%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca McKinney (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Broad Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 5AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrendon Primary School
Primary · 520m away
Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School
Primary · 739m away
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 958m away
Kings Heath Secondary School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Highters Heath Community School
Primary · 1.2km away
Highters Heath Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
The Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Broadmeadow Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Alban's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Alban's Catholic Primary School?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Alban's Catholic Primary School take?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Alban's Catholic Primary School?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is in Birmingham, B14 5AL, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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