SchoolScoresBlessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Oliver Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 9ER
0121 454 0600 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 30 November 2022. 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.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 126th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 145th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 122nd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 86% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 119th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). 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
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 105 |
"Not published": No figure published.
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 12 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
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 Joint 146th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.5% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 279th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 101st highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 93rd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 55.4% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 155th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 220th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.4% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 233rd lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 259th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 140th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 157th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 40.5% | 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
- St John's and St Peter's CofE Primary 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barford Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nelson Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norfolk House School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- City Road Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerfield Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookfields Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- West House School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 November 2022.
How did Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. No figure published.
Would parents recommend Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School?
75% of the 12 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 12 families put Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 17 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 12 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 150954.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.