The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 48%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- OUR LADY AND ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mr Ian Gallagher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Arran Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSmith's Wood Academy
Secondary · Very close
Forest Oak School
Special school · 330m away
Merstone School
Special school · 330m away
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 467m away
Kingshurst Primary School
Primary · 670m away
Yorkswood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School take?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is in Birmingham, B36 0QE, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John the Baptist 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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