St Philip's Catholic Primary School
103%
Capacity
216
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Philip's Catholic Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Philip's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carmel Hinton, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9906th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 83 in Sandwell.
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 9 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
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 Philip's Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Athletics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, St Philip'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 | Messenger Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 3DU |
| Headteacher | Carmel Hinton |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.0% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 210 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 May 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 19 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9906th of 13,686
Nationally
1013th of 1,378
In West Midlands
58th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
53%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
16
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 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
Messenger Road, Smethwick
Sandwell, B66 3DU
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