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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Birmingham, B29 6NUPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

98%

Capacity

413

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School

St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 413 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bruce Warland, it falls under Birmingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1881st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 254 in Birmingham.

St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 55 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.

St Mary's Church of England Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Mary's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Mary's Church of England 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLodge Hill Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B29 6NU
HeadteacherBruce Warland
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils413
Free School Meals (FSM)24.9%
School Capacity413 / 420 (98% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (29 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)

1881st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

186th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 25%

32nd of 254

In Birmingham

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

78%

Expected Standard

20%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:90%
Higher:40%
Writing
Expected:87%
Higher:28%
MathsAvg Score: 109
Expected:90%
Higher:55%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +6%

'22/23

72%

'23/24

78%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

55

Applications

106

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

53 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Primary School

St Mary's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01216751729www.stmarys-sellyoak.co.uk

Lodge Hill Road, Birmingham

Birmingham, B29 6NU

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Lodge Hill Road, Birmingham

Birmingham, B29 6NU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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