St Edward's Catholic Primary School
93%
Capacity
389
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Edward'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 389 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Edward's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Kennett, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11021st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 221st out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 43 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edward's Catholic Primary School include Forest School, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Book Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Edward'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 | Greenland Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B29 7PN |
| Headteacher | Joanne Kennett |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 389 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.7% |
| School Capacity | 389 / 420 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
11021st of 13,686
Nationally
1144th of 1,378
In West Midlands
221st of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
49%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
89
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Greenland Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B29 7PN
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