Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
102%
Capacity
305
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 305 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 300 places).
Ofsted has rated Holy Souls Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Girling, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10427th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 208th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 26 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Souls Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Holy Souls Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mallard Close, Birmingham, Birmingham, B27 6BN |
| Headteacher | Rachel Girling |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 305 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.0% |
| School Capacity | 305 / 300 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10427th of 13,686
Nationally
1079th of 1,378
In West Midlands
208th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
51%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mallard Close, Birmingham
Birmingham, B27 6BN
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