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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Birmingham, B27 6BNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#10,427
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Souls Catholic Primary School

Holy Souls Catholic Primary School is a popular choice among Birmingham families, with 72 applications chasing just 26 places for the 2025/26 intake, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.77. Of those applicants, 20 put the school as their first preference, and all 20 received offers, suggesting that while competition is real, those who prioritise the school stand a strong chance. Parent satisfaction signals are positive, though the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good across every category — behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership, and early years provision all scored 2. This marks a significant turnaround from its previous inspection in 2018, when the school was rated Inadequate overall. The current headteacher, Rachel Girling, has clearly driven improvement, and the school now feels like a stable, well-regarded option for local Catholic families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressMallard Close, Birmingham, Birmingham, B27 6BN
HeadteacherRachel Girling
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils305
Free School Meals (FSM)38.0%
School Capacity305 / 300 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSports HallDining HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCross CountryDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningBook ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Holy Souls Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.