St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
181%
Capacity
381
Pupils
2.7x
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 5 to 11. The school has 381 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (181% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Walsh, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5154th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 91st out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 34 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 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, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.0%, which is well 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Little Sutton Lane, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 6PB |
| Headteacher | Michelle Walsh |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 381 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.0% |
| School Capacity | 381 / 210 (181% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5154th of 13,686
Nationally
498th of 1,378
In West Midlands
91st of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
67%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
91
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Little Sutton Lane, Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham, B75 6PB
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