St Jude's Catholic Primary School
89%
Capacity
211
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Jude's Catholic Primary School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Jude's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bernadette Smith, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3657th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 61st out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Jude's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 22 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 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 Jude's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Art Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Jude'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Jude's Close, Birmingham, Birmingham, B14 5PD |
| Headteacher | Bernadette Smith |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 63.7% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 236 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3657th of 13,686
Nationally
351st of 1,378
In West Midlands
61st of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
72%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Jude's Close, Birmingham
Birmingham, B14 5PD
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