The Rosary Catholic Primary School
86%
Capacity
378
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About The Rosary Catholic Primary School
The Rosary 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 378 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 439 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Rosary Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne Norris, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7540th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 148th out of 254 in Birmingham.
The Rosary Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 22 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Rosary Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, The Rosary 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 | Bridge Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B8 3SF |
| Headteacher | Anne Norris |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 378 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.4% |
| School Capacity | 378 / 439 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7540th of 13,686
Nationally
748th of 1,378
In West Midlands
148th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
61%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
85
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bridge Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B8 3SF
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