SchoolScoresSt John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
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Arran Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, B36 0QE
0121 770 1892 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 February 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| 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
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 112th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 75th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 127th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 86% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 107th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%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.
57% — 10 points below the Solihull average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 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 Solihull. 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 58 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 164th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.0% | 24.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 183rd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 174th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 258th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 193rd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 216th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 268th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 270th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 173rd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 244th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 262nd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.3%* | 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
- Smith's Wood Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingshurst Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yorkswood Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Bromwich Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Water Orton Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillstone Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Timberley Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 February 2024.
How did St John the Baptist 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 John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
80% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 18 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 17 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 148093.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.