St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Aaron Crehan, 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 9358th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 186th out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 27 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.6/5 from 12 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Science Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Martin de Porres 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Oakland Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B13 9DN |
| Headteacher | Aaron Crehan |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.2% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9358th of 13,686
Nationally
950th of 1,378
In West Midlands
186th 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
63%
'23/24
55%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Oakland Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B13 9DN
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