St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates an environment where all children thrive and feel safe. Teachers are skilled at supporting every learner, including those with additional needs and those learning English as an additional language, so all pupils can engage fully in lessons. The school goes beyond academics to develop children into responsible, thoughtful citizens who understand their place in the world.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes throughout the school - bullying is rare and pupils feel safe
- Rapid progress in early reading with expert phonics teaching and well-matched books for all learners
- Strong personal development with numerous opportunities for pupils to take responsibility and understand British values
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum especially in English, mathematics and science
- Outstanding early years provision where children get off to a rapid start
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects are not taught regularly, which means gaps in pupils' knowledge and misconceptions are not addressed promptly - pupils struggle to recall learning after long gaps
- Need to revisit and correct identified misconceptions more quickly before subjects are taught again
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Cinderella pantomime by visiting national theatre company, space week, science clubs, choir (very high take-up), Eco warriors, singing playgrounds initiative, Black History Month activities
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is a Good primary school where pupils love coming to school and excel in reading, writing and mathematics. The school has been rated Outstanding for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
At a Glance
35.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 90%. Maths has improved from 83% to 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 87%.
Class Sizes
30.3
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
117%
Over capacity
245 pupils
210 capacity
35 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
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Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,570
Applications
12,541
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.07703%
Overall absence
7.02703%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
City Academy
James Brindley School
Ark St Alban's Academy
City United Academy (CUA)
Calthorpe Academy
St George's School Edgbaston
Priory School
Hopwood Hall School
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
Jewellery Quarter Academy
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