Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School, Solihull

In its own words: "I am incredibly proud to be Headteacher at such a great school where children, staff, governors and parents work extremely hard and have high expectations of one another."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to serve as Headteacher of Our Lady of Compassion, a school I am incredibly proud to lead. Our school community is built on strong relationships, shared values and a collective commitment to ensuring every child flourishes academically, spiritually and personally."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, multi-sports, dance, chess and cooking.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Solihull and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 93 named it as one of their preferences, for 39 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 Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School are Tudor Grange Primary Academy Langley (0.4 miles, 82% reading, 78% maths); Kineton Green Primary School (0.4 miles, 76% reading, 79% maths); Oak Cottage Primary School (0.5 miles); and Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 67% maths).

Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Company, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (69%), Mixed (11%) and Asian (8%).

In 2026, 54 pupils (16.4%) received SEN support and 7 (2.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Olton Rail Station, about 960 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodshires Road (before), 120 metres away.

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

In 2024/25, Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School are Langley School (0.2 miles), Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School (1.1 miles) and Lode Heath School (1.4 miles).