St Columba's Catholic Primary School
92%
Capacity
193
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Columba's Catholic Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Columba's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Linda Southerton, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6720th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 127th out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Columba's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 17 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Columba's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Tennis, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Columba'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lickey Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B45 8TD |
| Headteacher | Linda Southerton |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.8% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6720th of 13,686
Nationally
659th of 1,378
In West Midlands
127th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
63%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Columba's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Lickey Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B45 8TD
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