St Benedict's Primary School
108%
Capacity
349
Pupils
4.9x
Demand
About St Benedict's Primary School
St Benedict's Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 349 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 324 places).
Ofsted has rated St Benedict's Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Nott, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12206th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 239th out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Benedict's Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 17 places, making it 4.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Benedict's Primary School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Benedict's 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | St Benedict's Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B10 9DP |
| Headteacher | Emma Nott |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 349 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 58.5% |
| School Capacity | 349 / 324 (108% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12206th of 13,686
Nationally
1260th of 1,378
In West Midlands
239th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
42%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
83
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Benedict's Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B10 9DP
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