Located in Birmingham, St Benedict's Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
St Benedict's Primary School currently has around 349 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.6% girls. Around 58.5% 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 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 22 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 32.4%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 27.8% , followed by african at 16.6%
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.
| Address: | St Benedict's Road, Birmingham, B10 9DP |
| Website: | www.stbendic.bham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01214646420 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Nott |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103261 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 324 |
| Number of Pupils: | 349 |
| Number of Boys: | 190 |
| Number of Girls: | 159 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.7% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 32.40% | 113 |
| Bangladeshi | 27.80% | 97 |
| African | 16.60% | 58 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 14.00% | 49 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.60% | 9 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 8 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 4 |
| White British | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Coventry Road , B10 0HT | - not rated | 185 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Chamberlain Primary Academy Oldknow Road , Small Heath B10 0HU | - not rated | 359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldknow Junior School Oldknow Road , Small Heath B10 0HU | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Junior School Green Lane , Small Heath B10 9NY | - not rated | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Junior School Green Lane , Small Heath B10 9NY | - not rated | 874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Heath Leadership Academy Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Heath School Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham 256 Hob Moor Road , B10 9HH | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School Oakley Road , Small Heath B10 0AX | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Starbank Road , B10 9LR | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Islamic High School 521-527 Coventry Road , Small Heath B10 0LL | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School 472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermelon Independent Schools Manor House, Redfern Road , Tyseley B11 2BE | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamd House School 73 Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Muslim School Bisley Works , Golden Hillock Road B11 2PZ | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.