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SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School

Birmingham, B23 7NBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
#10,911
of 13,686 nationally

About SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School

SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School in Birmingham is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary that is currently oversubscribed, with 113 applications for 60 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school received 43 first-preference applications and made 43 offers, meaning that while it is popular, not every first-preference applicant secured a place. The school has 446 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, so it is running above its official capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 56.3%, which is significantly higher than the national average for primary schools and reflects the school’s role in serving a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school has nursery provision for children aged three and over, and the headteacher is Mary Lynch. The school’s religious character is Roman Catholic, which will be a key factor for families considering whether their child will fit the admissions criteria.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBeaufort Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B23 7NB
HeadteacherMary Lynch
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils446
Free School Meals (FSM)56.3%
School Capacity446 / 420 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 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, 8 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumPlaying FieldsDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisDanceRoundersFootballCricketSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:44 – 15:30

Source: stmryjon.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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SS Mary & John 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.