SchoolScoresSt Edmund Campion Catholic School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Part of ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 5XA
0121 464 7700 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 January 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 |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
48 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 49 of its 95 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 46 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 10th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 80% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 23rd highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 20th highest of 40 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 42% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 27th highest of 45 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 32% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 65% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 11th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 26% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 65% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 64% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
201 pupils in this year group.
38% — 8 points below the Birmingham average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.8 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
181 pupils in this year group.
90% — about the same as the Birmingham average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 38% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 49% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
51 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 7% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 31% | 55% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 27.5 | 34.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
15 subjects, 122 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government and Politics | 16 | 0% | 6% | 26% |
| Biology | 15 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| English Literature | 14 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Sociology | 12 | 0% | 8% | 20% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 0% | 9% | 30% |
| Mathematics | 10 | 0% | 20% | 40% |
| Psychology | 10 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| History | 8 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Religious Studies | 7 | 0% | 29% | 22% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Physics, Art and Design (Fine Art), Geography, Mathematics (Further), Polish, Chinese.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
78 students in this year group.
79% — 4 points above the Birmingham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 79% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 14% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 79% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
50 students in this year group.
80% — 11 points above the Birmingham average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 80% | 69% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 34% | 28% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 79% | 80% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 215 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 214 |
| Of those, offered a place | 180 (84%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 770 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 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 67th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.9% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 66th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 75th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 42nd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 34.2% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 39th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 58% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 45% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.4% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 45th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 46% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.09% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 22nd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 67% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 95 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 58th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 47% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Highclare School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 15% A*/A at A level
- Imedia School 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Erdington Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Stockland Green School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Walsh Catholic School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oscott Academy 1.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hodge Hill Girls' School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- E-ACT North Birmingham Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 4 strong, 2 expected · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Plantsbrook School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Edmund Campion Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Edmund Campion Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 January 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Edmund Campion Catholic School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend St Edmund Campion Catholic School?
85% of the 48 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Edmund Campion Catholic School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Edmund Campion Catholic School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 214 families put St Edmund Campion Catholic School as their first choice for 215 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 180 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 147707.
- 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, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.