St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy
99%
Capacity
238
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy
St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 238 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Glennon, it falls under Solihull local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% 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 2222nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 42 in Solihull.
St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy include Sports Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Art Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Salter Street, Solihull, Solihull, B94 6DE |
| Headteacher | Caroline Glennon |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 238 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.3% |
| School Capacity | 238 / 240 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2222nd of 13,686
Nationally
223rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
9th of 42
In Solihull
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
77%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Salter Street, Solihull
Solihull, B94 6DE
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