St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
121%
Capacity
254
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 254 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (121% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Anthony's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cieran Flaherty, it falls under Solihull local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3464th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 42 in Solihull.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 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 St Anthony's Catholic Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Gymnastics, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Chess, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, St Anthony's 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Fordbridge Road, Birmingham, Solihull, B37 6LW |
| Headteacher | Cieran Flaherty |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 254 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.8% |
| School Capacity | 254 / 210 (121% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3464th of 13,686
Nationally
335th of 1,378
In West Midlands
14th of 42
In Solihull
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
72%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fordbridge Road, Birmingham
Solihull, B37 6LW
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