SchoolScoresSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Park Road, Bearwood, Smethwick, B67 5HX
0121 429 4609 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 5 March 2019.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding but had some concerns, 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
94 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Smethwick comparisons use the 10 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Smethwick | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 13% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 74 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Smethwick. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64%said yes | 83% | 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. Smethwick figures pool parents at the Smethwick 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
30 pupils in this year group.
57% — 4 points below the Sandwell average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 Sandwell. 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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 | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.5% | 37.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.5% | 35.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 15.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 83% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Smethwick. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.4%* | 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
- Abbey Junior School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Bearwood Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Annie Lennard Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shireland Technology Primary 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lightwoods Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- George Dixon Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bleakhouse Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did St Gregory's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
64% of the 94 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Gregory's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put St Gregory's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 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 141924.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.