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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Solihull

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Roman Catholic
Ages 3–11

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Solihull, part of Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Company. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 32 schools in Solihull with published results, and 1,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.

SATs results
Above England average
Demand
Every first choice offered
Attendance
Better than England average
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Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days

Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Solihull (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.

Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in detail

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in its own words

From the headteacher's welcome: "Governors, staff, parents, members of the parish and pupils all make St Augustine's the outstanding school it is today. St Augustine's is a small community family with a strong Catholic ethos, where we strive to live by our mission statement, 'We love and learn together by growing in friendship with Jesus'."

Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Solihull

Headteacher's welcome (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Solihull and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 85% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

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

Getting a place at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put St Augustine's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 93 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

Admissions history and your chances at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School are St Alphege Church of England Junior School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 96% reading, 90% maths); Widney Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 86% maths); Cranmore Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); and St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement).

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

St Alphege Church of England Junior SchoolWidney Junior SchoolCranmore Infant SchoolSt Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School

The trust

St Augustine's 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.

All 14 schools in Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Company

Who goes there

6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 25.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (58%), Asian (9%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 31 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 4 (1.7%) 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.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Solihull Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Peters School (opposite), 80 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Augustine's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Suspensions and exclusions

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

Secondary schools nearby

The secondary schools closest to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School are St Peter's Catholic School (under 0.1 miles); Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull (0.2 miles); Alderbrook School (0.3 miles); and Lode Heath School (1.5 miles).

St Peter's Catholic SchoolTudor Grange Academy, SolihullAlderbrook SchoolLode Heath School

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Julie Foley
Pupils:235
LA:Solihull
Phone:01217054355
Address:Whitefields Road, Solihull, B91 3NZ
Trust:OUR LADY AND ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY (14 schools)
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2021

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago
-

Overall

Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.

Inspected 3 October 2023View full report

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in April 2021. Before that, as St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (URN 104100), it was rated Good in March 2019.

URN:148087
UKPRN:10086765
Diocese:Archdiocese of Birmingham
Constituency:Solihull West and Shirley
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

6.8%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+3ppMaths+6ppWriting

Reading has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 88% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).

Class Sizes

29.5

Avg class size

28.7

Infant (KS1)

32.0

KS2

8

Total classes

4 classes with more than 30 pupils

2025/26 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools

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Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School.

  • Central Coaching @ Tudor Grange370m away · Not yet graded
  • High Flyers Gymnastics370m away · Not yet graded
  • Smart Holiday Clubs370m away · Not yet graded
  • Let Me Play @ Tudor Grange820m away · Not yet graded

Term dates

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Solihull's term dates for its community schools.

Getting There

Train Stations

Solihull Rail Station
998m · 16 min walk

Bus Stops

St Peters School (opp)
82m · 1 min walk
Whitefields Road (on)
331m · 5 min walk
Blossomfield Schools (adj)
423m · 7 min walk
Alder Park Road (opposite)
520m · 8 min walk
Alderbrook School (adj)
530m · 9 min walk

Free school transport

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You apply to the council where you live. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is in Solihull; for families living there:

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
7
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Children hurt
2

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.

2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.

4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Solihull is 12 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Your chances of a place at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

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  • How many families in Solihull got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
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  • Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

209 pupils

210 places

1 spare place in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - Solihull

Low pressure
New homes approved:2,009
Projected new pupils:502

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Solihull

Across Solihull council

Low demand council-wide0.79 applications per place

Places available

2,638

Applications

2,090

Got 1st preference

91.7%

Got preferred school

99.0%

All primary applications across Solihull council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: Every first choice offered

Inspection History

3 October 2023

Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

31

SEN Support

4

EHC Plans

14.9%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Speech, Language & Communication14
Social, Emotional & Mental Health9
Specific Learning Difficulty7
Autistic Spectrum Disorder3
Hearing Impairment2
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
58.3%
Asian
8.9%
Black
1.3%
Mixed
8.1%
Chinese
7.7%
Other
2.6%
Unclassified
0.4%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals6.8%
English as Additional Language25.5%

235

Total Pupils

114

Boys

121

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

13

Teachers

18.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£52,552

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£4,983

Per pupil

£1150k

Total funding

£29k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£32,740
EAL funding£21,444
Lump sum£145,611

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.6%

Overall absence

6.3%

Persistent absence

192

Enrolments

Authorised3.0%
Unauthorised0.7%
Persistent (10%+)6.3%
Severe (50%+)0.0%

Absence trend

5.0%
21/22
4.1%
22/23
3.4%
23/24
3.6%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Secondary Schools Nearby

Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to

Questions parents ask about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

What are SATs results like at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?

Of the pupils at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.

What is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in April 2021. Before that, as St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (URN 104100), it was rated Good in March 2019.

What is the catchment area for St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?

No fixed boundary. When St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Solihull allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

Is it hard to get a place at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.

How big are the classes at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?

Classes at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.

How many pupils go to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School has around 235 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?

3.6% of sessions were missed at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 6.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?

Apply through Solihull's coordinated admissions process, naming St Augustine's Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.

Does St Augustine's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: Central Coaching @ Tudor Grange (370m away, registered, not yet graded), High Flyers Gymnastics (370m away, registered, not yet graded) and Smart Holiday Clubs (370m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.

How many road collisions happen near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Solihull is 12 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).

Where is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is at Whitefields Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3NZ.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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