St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lodge Hill Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B29 6NU |
| Headteacher | Bruce Warland |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 413 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.9% |
| School Capacity | 413 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Sept 2022): School remains 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
186th of 1,378
In West Midlands
32nd of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
78%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
106
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
Lodge Hill Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B29 6NU
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