St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Cuthbert's excels in mathematics teaching, with pupils confidently solving challenging problems. The school has forged excellent relationships with parents and maintains above-average attendance rates with very few behaviour incidents. The school provides particularly strong pastoral care and support for pupils with special educational needs, helping them progress well.
Key Strengths
- Teaching of mathematics is a strength with pupils solving complex problems confidently and fluently
- Excellent relationships with parents who appreciate the support, communication and progress their children make
- Strong behaviour and attendance - pupils behave well, attendance is above national average, and there have been no exclusions
- Effective safeguarding arrangements with detailed records and strong support for vulnerable pupils and families
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, including pastoral care
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils still need to improve handwriting, spelling and use of grammar in their writing
- A few lower and middle-ability pupils do not fully understand what they have read or the meaning of unfamiliar words
- Governors need more secure understanding of how to use external information like the inspection dashboard to challenge school performance data
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has detailed and high-quality records, strong child protection training for staff, thorough staff checks, and specific safety lessons on local risks including road, water and rail safety.
St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant School continues to be good, with strong leadership maintaining educational quality since the last inspection in 2012. The school has a positive Catholic culture that supports pupils' academic achievement and personal development.
At a Glance
58.5%
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 69% to 83%. Maths has remained stable at around 79%. Writing has declined from 75% to 52%.
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
234 pupils
210 capacity
24 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
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 Absence2024/25
6.44166%
Overall absence
19.89247%
Persistent absence
186
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 Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
Blackwater Academy
Washwood Heath Academy
Saltley Academy
Waverley School
Waverley Studio College
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
Hodge Hill College
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham
Braidwood School for the Deaf
Hodge Hill Girls' School
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