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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Solihull, B36 0QEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#11,626
of 13,686 nationally

About St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School in Solihull is a smaller than average primary, with 202 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240. That spare capacity is notable given the school’s high level of disadvantage: 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and a clear marker of the community it serves. Demand is strong, though. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 39 applications for its 20 Reception places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.95 applicants per place. Eighteen of those applications were first preferences, all of which received offers. As a Roman Catholic state school, its religious character is likely a draw for local families, but the intake data suggests it also serves a broad mix of children, with nursery provision available from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressArran Way, Birmingham, Solihull, B36 0QE
HeadteacherIan Gallagher
Local AuthoritySolihull
Number of Pupils202
Free School Meals (FSM)48.0%
School Capacity202 / 240 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosSports HallDining HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballRoundersSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingScience ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.