SchoolScoresSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Alvechurch Road, West Heath, Birmingham, B31 3PN
0121 475 3489 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 November 2013. 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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 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 1st highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 77% | 75% |
| 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
30 pupils in this year group.
67% — 4 points above the Birmingham average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (63%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 106 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.6
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 254th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.1% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 237th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 284th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 271st highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 32nd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 25th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 106th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 81st lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 33.2 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 17.2 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 24th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 92% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 32.6% | 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
- Cofton Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Heath Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Turves Green Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairway Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawkesley Church Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wychall Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Meadows Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St John Fisher Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
97% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St John Fisher Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put St John Fisher Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 148266.
- 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.