St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
108%
Capacity
227
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Kevin Brown, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8784th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 83 in Sandwell.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 29 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Athletics, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, St Gregory'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 | Park Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, B67 5HX |
| Headteacher | Kevin Brown |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.0% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 210 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8784th of 13,686
Nationally
881st of 1,378
In West Midlands
53rd of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
57%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Road, Smethwick
Sandwell, B67 5HX
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