The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
12% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 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
- 312
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 32.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Matthew Tehan (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Drayton Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Challoner Catholic College
Secondary · Very close
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Secondary · 455m away
Kings Heath Primary School
Primary · 629m away
Reach School
Free school · 651m away
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Special school · 692m away
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 838m away
Colmore Junior School
Primary · 838m away
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Secondary · 856m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Dunstan'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 Dunstan's Catholic Primary School?
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School take?
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School?
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School is in Birmingham, B14 7LP, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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