The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 50.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Linda Southerton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lickey Road, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRednal Hill Junior School
Primary · 810m away
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 859m away
Rubery Nursery School
Nursery · 900m away
The Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St James Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Turves Green Boys' School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Turves Green Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Columba's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Columba's 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Columba's Catholic Primary School take?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School is in Birmingham, B45 8TD, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Columba's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Columba's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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