The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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.
7% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 250
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Edward McNamara (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Great Colmore Street, Lee Bank, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPercy Shurmer Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lift Percy Shurmer
Primary · 1.1km away
Priory School
Independent · 1.5km away
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Heritage Academy
Independent · 1.5km away
New Perspectives School
Independent · 1.6km away
Jakeman Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Redstone Academy for Girls
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School a selective school?
No. St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School take?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is in Birmingham, B15 2AY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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