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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Birmingham, B75 6PBPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#5,154
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Birmingham is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its popularity among local families. With 381 pupils on roll against a stated capacity of 210, the school is operating well beyond its intended size, and for the 2025/26 intake it received 91 applications for just 34 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.68. Only 32 first-preference offers were made, meaning the vast majority of applicants were turned away. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local average: just 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a Birmingham primary average that typically sits much higher. This demographic profile, combined with the school’s Roman Catholic character, suggests a community that is both selective by faith criteria and relatively affluent. The headteacher, Michelle Walsh, leads a school that clearly commands strong demand, and parents considering it should be prepared for a competitive admissions process.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLittle Sutton Lane, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 6PB
HeadteacherMichelle Walsh
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils381
Free School Meals (FSM)6.0%
School Capacity381 / 210 (181% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomLibraryMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningScience ClubCodingChessChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: stjosutton.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Joseph's 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.