St Paul's Catholic Primary School
82%
Capacity
173
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Paul's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 173 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Haylia Williams, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5343rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 94th out of 254 in Birmingham.
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 20 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Cross Country, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 68.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St Paul's 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sisefield Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B38 9JB |
| Headteacher | Haylia Williams |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 68.6% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 210 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5343rd of 13,686
Nationally
515th of 1,378
In West Midlands
94th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
67%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Sisefield Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B38 9JB
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