St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School, Birmingham

In its own words: "At Saint Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, everything we do is deeply rooted in the teachings of Christ. Our ethos is driven by our core mission statement-taken directly from Christ's commandment- "To Love one another as I have loved you." This commandment is not merely a motto; it is the foundation of our entire school community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Cuthbert’ School; we are a small, family based Catholic school who keeps Christ at its centre. At St. Cuthbert's we aim to promote the welfare and development of every child that comes into our care. I am proud and privileged to be the Head Teacher of this wonderful school and I love working within this community."

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 69% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 32 families put St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School are Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 83% maths); Thornton Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 81% maths); Stechford Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 63% reading, 72% maths); and Alston Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 70% maths).

St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

56.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 62% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (54%), White British (14%) and Black (10%).

In 2026, 62 pupils (26.5%) received SEN support and 7 (3%) 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.

St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) 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 Stechford Rail Station, about 530 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Elizabeth Road (opposite), 360 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School are Washwood Heath Academy (0.3 miles), Saltley Academy (0.6 miles), Waverley School (0.9 miles) and Waverley Studio College (0.9 miles).