St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
111%
Capacity
349
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 349 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jayne Logue, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9509th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 191st out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 41 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 87% recommending the school (15 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School include Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant 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 | Perry Common Road, Erdington, Birmingham, Birmingham, B23 7AB |
| Headteacher | Jayne Logue |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 349 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.7% |
| School Capacity | 349 / 315 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9509th of 13,686
Nationally
967th of 1,378
In West Midlands
191st of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
15 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
112
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
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Contact Information
Perry Common Road, Erdington, Birmingham
Birmingham, B23 7AB
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