St Edward's Catholic Primary School
112%
Capacity
235
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Warwickshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 235 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Edward's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Flanagan, it falls under Warwickshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% 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 2030th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 21 in North Warwickshire.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 29 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health 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 Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Eco Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Warwickshire, 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Packington Lane, Birmingham, North Warwickshire, B46 3JE |
| Headteacher | Louise Flanagan |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Number of Pupils | 235 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 235 / 210 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
2030th of 13,686
Nationally
198th of 1,378
In West Midlands
4th of 21
In North Warwickshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Packington Lane, Birmingham
North Warwickshire, B46 3JE
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