SchoolScoresAbbey Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6QL
0121 373 1793 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 June 2018. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 31 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
117 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 34th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 36th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 30th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 43 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 30th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 81 parents who had raised a concern Joint 15th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 19th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
63% — about the same as the Birmingham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 172 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 220th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.8% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 160th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 241st highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 97th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.5% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 45th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 52nd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 175th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 213th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 21st highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.2 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 32nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 117th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 65% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Osborne Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yenton Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Barnabas CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wylde Green Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Featherstone Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Court Farm Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Penns Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Paget Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birches Green Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2017, before conversion) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 31 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Abbey Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Abbey Catholic Primary School?
97% of the 117 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Abbey Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Abbey Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Abbey Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147669.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.