SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School, based in Birmingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.1%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 29.3%. white british pupils make up about 12.5% , followed by indian at 10.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Chantry Road, Birmingham, B13 8DW
Website: www.stjonmon.bham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01214645868
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Melanie Elliott
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103478

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/06/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 208
Number of Boys: 109
Number of Girls: 99

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani29.30%61
White British12.50%26
Indian10.10%21
African9.10%19
Other (any other ethnic group)7.70%16
Other Mixed5.80%12
Other White5.30%11
Bangladeshi4.30%9
White and Asian3.80%8
Other Black2.90%6
Caribbean2.40%5
White and Black Caribbean1.90%4
White and Black African1.90%4
Other Asian1.40%3
Unclassified1.00%2
Chinese0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (4.5)
Writing: Average (-0.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
76%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jakeman Nursery School
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4out of 4 812 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School
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4out of 4 1,854 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
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3out of 4 2,470 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Gracelands Nursery School
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4out of 4 2,496 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
4out of 4 3,042 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School
Chantry Road , Moseley B13 8DW
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Park Hill Primary School
Alcester Road , B13 8BB
3out of 4 448 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tindal Junior and Infant School
Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS
- not rated 672 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Tindal Street , Balsall Heath B12 9QS
3out of 4 672 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
King David Primary School
Alcester Road , Moseley B13 8EY
2out of 4 851 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queensbridge School
Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB
3out of 4 1,151 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Community Foundation School
St Paul's Centre , Hertford Street B12 8NJ
- not rated 1,161 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark St Alban's Academy
Conybere Street , B12 0YH
3out of 4 1,942 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Albans CofE Specialist Engineering College
Angelina Street , Highgate B12 0UU
- not rated 1,961 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG
3out of 4 2,153 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF
- not rated 1,526 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South and City College Birmingham
129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU
- not rated 3,084 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)
Cannon Hill House , 14 Russell Road B13 8RD
- not rated 523 yd Other independent special school Yes Mixed More About School
Birmingham Rathbone School of LE
Longmore House , Cromer Road B12 9QP
- not rated 649 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Moseley Women Academy
28a George Street , Balsall Heath B12 9RG
- not rated 704 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Perspectives School
197-223 Edward Road , Balsall Heath B12 9LB
- not rated 941 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Iqra Girls High School
221 Edward Rd , Birmingham B12 9LB
- not rated 946 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.