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St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School

Birmingham, B36 8LYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#12,390
of 13,686 nationally

About St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School

St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School in Birmingham is a state primary with a clear local identity, serving 303 pupils against a capacity of 420. That 72% fill rate suggests there is room for growth, but the school is already heavily oversubscribed in practice: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 62 applications for just 26 places, with all 25 first-preference families offered a spot. The oversubscription ratio of 2.38 confirms strong local demand. Demographically, the school stands out for its high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 47.6% — well above the national average for primary schools and a significant marker of the community it serves. The school is Roman Catholic in character, led by headteacher Helen Milligan, and offers nursery provision for children from age three. Facilities include a library, sports hall, music rooms, ICT suite and a chapel, alongside clubs such as art, drama, choir, eco club, gardening and film club.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressShawsdale Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B36 8LY
HeadteacherHelen Milligan
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils303
Free School Meals (FSM)47.6%
School Capacity303 / 420 (72% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibrarySports HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketSwimmingNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChoirEco ClubGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.