St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
84%
Capacity
202
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ian Gallagher, it falls under Solihull local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11626th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 42 in Solihull.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 20 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 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 John the Baptist Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Swimming, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, St John the Baptist 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 | Arran Way, Birmingham, Solihull, B36 0QE |
| Headteacher | Ian Gallagher |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 48.0% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 240 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (46%)
11626th of 13,686
Nationally
1212th of 1,378
In West Midlands
42nd of 42
In Solihull
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
46%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
46%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Arran Way, Birmingham
Solihull, B36 0QE
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