St Jude's Catholic Primary School, Birmingham

In its own words: "At St Jude’s Catholic Primary School we recognise the importance of our faith; that Jesus is present in us all and, because we are made in the image of God, we live, love and learn together."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We welcome you to St. Jude’s Catholic Primary School, a happy and caring school where every child is known and loved. We are pleased to have this opportunity to share with you some of our beliefs and aspirations, as well as general information about our school that you might find helpful."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, chess and Lego.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at St Jude's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 83% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St Jude's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Jude's Catholic Primary School are Hollywood Primary School (0.5 miles, 66% reading, 64% maths); The Oaks Primary School (0.5 miles, 71% reading, 71% maths); Grendon Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 72% maths); and St Alban's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 83% maths).

St Jude's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

58.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 26.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (38%), Black (32%) and Mixed (17%).

In 2026, 44 pupils (21.5%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) 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 Jude's Catholic Primary School had 13 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 Yardley Wood Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Maypole Shops (opposite), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Jude's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 243 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435).

In 2024/25, St Jude's Catholic Primary School issued 0 suspensions, 0 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to St Jude's Catholic Primary School are Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy (1.2 miles); Kings Heath Secondary School (1.3 miles); and Woodrush High School (1.3 miles).