St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Edward's is a welcoming school where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers create engaging lessons that connect learning to real-life situations, and pupils develop excellent attitudes towards their learning. The school is particularly strong at supporting children from diverse backgrounds, including those learning English as an additional language, helping them make good progress.
Key Strengths
- Standards in English and mathematics are consistently above the national average at both Key Stages 1 and 2
- All teaching observed was good or outstanding, with lessons set into interesting real-life contexts
- Pupils' behaviour is exceptional both in lessons and at break times, and they feel safe at school
- Outstanding provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development results in highly developed personal skills
- Attendance is consistently above the national average
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement in mathematics at Key Stage 2 has been broadly average and some pupils did not make good progress previously
- Teacher marking does not consistently tell pupils how they can improve
- Not enough opportunities for pupils to practise mathematical skills in other subjects
- Not all teachers sufficiently challenge the most capable pupils to reach their potential as quickly as possible
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements were reviewed and found to be appropriate, though the report does not explicitly state an effectiveness judgement.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a good school where standards in English and mathematics are consistently above the national average. All teaching observed during the inspection was either good or outstanding, with pupils demonstrating exceptional behaviour and a strong commitment to learning.
At a Glance
29.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 64%. Maths has improved from 67% to 81%. Writing has remained stable at around 66%.
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
373 pupils
420 capacity
47 spare places available
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)
Inspection History(107)
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.585%
Overall absence
18.32884%
Persistent absence
371
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 Edward's Catholic Primary School
Selly Park Girls' School
Uffculme School
King Edward's School
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
King Edward VI High School for Girls
Maple House School
Selly Oak Trust School
Elmhurst Ballet School
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