Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Birmingham

In its own words: "As God's family we work together as brothers and sisters in a safe, happy and compassionate environment. We take pride in everything we do ensuring that our children are motivated to achieve and be the very best they can be."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is an absolute privilege to have been appointed by the school Governors and entrusted with leading such a vibrant school in the heart of Birmingham, where we celebrate different faiths and cultural diversity."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, dance and drama.

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 70% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Holy Family Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Family Catholic Primary School are St Benedict's Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 40% reading, 48% maths); The Olive School, Small Heath (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 98% maths); Somerville Primary (NC) School (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 88% maths); and Redhill Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 76% maths).

Holy Family Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

61.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 63.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (74%), Mixed (7%) and Black (7%).

In 2026, 32 pupils (15.2%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Small Heath Rail Station, about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coventry Road (before), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Holy Family Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Holy Family Catholic Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Holy Family Catholic Primary School are Ark Victoria Academy (0.2 miles), Starbank School (0.6 miles), Small Heath Leadership Academy (0.6 miles) and Holy Trinity Catholic School (0.8 miles).