St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph'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 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Greavy, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 938th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 26 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 1 parents).
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Joseph'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 | Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B30 1HN |
| Headteacher | Paul Greavy |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
938th of 13,686
Nationally
87th of 1,378
In West Midlands
16th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
83%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
97
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Selly Oak Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B30 1HN
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