SchoolScoresSt Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5US
0121 355 2649 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 March 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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
60% — 3 points below the Birmingham average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (77%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 104 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.3
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 29th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 8th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 31.8 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 100% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 39.0% | 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
- Boldmere Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boldmere Infant School and Nursery 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Wylde Green Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maney Hill Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Oscott Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Town House Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Twickenham Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2009, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Court Farm Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Short Heath 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 March 2023.
How did St Nicholas Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Nicholas Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put St Nicholas 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 140529.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.