Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
105%
Capacity
443
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 443 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Deborah Enstone, it falls under Solihull local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4178th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 42 in Solihull.
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 120 applications for 58 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, Our Lady of the Wayside 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Stratford Road, Solihull, Solihull, B90 4AY |
| Headteacher | Deborah Enstone |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 443 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.2% |
| School Capacity | 443 / 420 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 May 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4178th of 13,686
Nationally
401st of 1,378
In West Midlands
17th of 42
In Solihull
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
70%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed58
120
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stratford Road, Solihull
Solihull, B90 4AY
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