SchoolScoresHoly Souls Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Mallard Close, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6BN
0121 272 1776 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 September 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 77th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 101st highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 91st highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern Joint 64th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 77% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 84th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%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
55 pupils in this year group.
62% — 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 | 62% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 77 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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 218th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.0% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 270th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 182nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 224th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 254th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 250th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 159th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 159th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 234th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 24% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.2 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 170th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 243rd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 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
- Acocks Green Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention
- Cedars Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Oaklands Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), improved significantly 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gilbertstone Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yarnfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kineton Green Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Olton Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Souls Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 September 2023.
How did Holy Souls Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Holy Souls Catholic Primary School?
85% of the 27 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Holy Souls Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holy Souls Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put Holy Souls Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 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 147009.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.