SchoolScoresSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Butlers Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 2NY
0121 554 9581 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 February 2020. 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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 May 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
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 42nd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 45th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 84th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 71st highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 20% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern Joint 103rd highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 79th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 103456), before it changed to its current form.
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 | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 82 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 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 | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 250th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.0% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 62nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 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 124th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.4% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 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 150th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 60th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 97th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 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% | 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
- Cherry Orchard Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Marys CofE Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grestone Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rookery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westminster Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Murdoch Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Welford Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2017), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grove School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 February 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Teresa's 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%.
Would parents recommend St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
86% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Teresa's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put St Teresa's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 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 151939.
- 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, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.