St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
About St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School is a state primary in Birmingham that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 112 applications for just 41 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.73. Of those applicants, 34 put it as their first preference, and all 34 received an offer. The school is currently operating above its official capacity of 315, with 349 pupils on roll. Its intake reflects a community with high levels of disadvantage: 50.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. As a Roman Catholic school, it serves a specific faith community within Birmingham, though the data doesn't specify whether this affects admissions criteria. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged three and up, so families can start here before Reception.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 15 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Mar 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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