St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
74%
Capacity
312
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 312 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Tehan, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2868th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 20 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Dunstan'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Drayton Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B14 7LP |
| Headteacher | Matthew Tehan |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 312 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.6% |
| School Capacity | 312 / 420 (74% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2868th of 13,686
Nationally
283rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
47th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
75%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
65
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Drayton Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B14 7LP
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