St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Birmingham
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Birmingham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 52nd-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Birmingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Mary's Church of England Primary School in detail
St Mary's Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At St Mary’s, we’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive and values-led community where children feel safe, supported and inspired to grow. From our unique ethos and welcoming environment to our skilled staff team and strong links with church and community, this section gives you a window into what makes our school so special."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Mary's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 33 families put St Mary's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 94 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Church of England Primary School are Water Mill Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Tiverton Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 89% maths); Raddlebarn Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 78% maths); and Bournville Village Primary (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 88% maths).
St Mary's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Water Mill Primary SchoolTiverton AcademyRaddlebarn Primary SchoolBournville Village Primary
Who goes there
36.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (31%), Mixed (17%) and Black (14%).
In 2026, 76 pupils (18.4%) received SEN support and 11 (2.7%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Selly Oak Rail Station, about 630 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
24 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lodge Hill Road, 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary's Church of England Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 2.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary's Church of England Primary School are The University of Birmingham School (0.3 miles), Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School (0.8 miles), Selly Park Girls' School (1.1 miles) and Bournville School (1.1 miles).
The University of Birmingham SchoolDame Elizabeth Cadbury SchoolSelly Park Girls' SchoolBournville School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from January 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Mary's excels at teaching reading and helping pupils who fall behind catch up, making it a strength of the school day. The school provides a wide range of enriching activities and clubs that develop pupils' talents and character. Staff are ambitious for all pupils and work hard to support them, with particularly strong support for children with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching of reading with early intervention to help pupils catch up
- Well-planned, high-quality curriculum with clear learning sequences
- Strong behaviour management and positive school culture where pupils are polite and respectful
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs who achieve well
- Strong extra-curricular activities including music, art, and community projects
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of the curriculum in some subjects means some pupils struggle to remember what they have learned
- Teaching of fundamental British values such as tolerance is not well developed enough
- Teachers need further support and training to deliver the intended curriculum well in all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a clear culture of safeguarding, well-trained staff and governors, skilled identification of at-risk pupils, and meticulously recorded checks on all staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Ukulele lessons, string ensemble, school choirs, art gallery, Canal and River Trust projects, wide range of clubs
St Mary's Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy their learning and work hard in a well-planned curriculum with high expectations. Teachers make learning fun and exciting, and staff successfully manage behaviour to create a respectful learning environment.
At a Glance
26.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
28.8
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
12
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Mary's Church of England Primary School.
- St Mary's Before and After School Club and Holiday Playscheme170m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Birmingham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Mary's Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Mary's Church of England Primary School is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 58
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 49 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
413 pupils
420 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
15,375
Applications
12,117
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
76
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
21.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
413
Total Pupils
198
Boys
215
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
18.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,334
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,386
Per pupil
£2482k
Total funding
£148k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.6%
Persistent absence
371
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Mary's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Mary's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Mary's Church of England Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School has around 413 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St Mary's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Mary's Church of England Primary School: St Mary's Before and After School Club and Holiday Playscheme (170m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 49 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is at Lodge Hill Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6NU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)