St Margaret's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3 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 church of england religious character.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School currently has around 237 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.8% boys and 53.2% girls. Around 12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.6%. indian pupils make up about 26.2%
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: | Birmingham Road, Birmingham, B43 7AP |
| Website: | www.stmargaretscofeprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01213572758 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stuart Jones |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103995 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 237 |
| Number of Boys: | 111 |
| Number of Girls: | 126 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 42.60% | 101 |
| Indian | 26.20% | 62 |
| Pakistani | 6.30% | 15 |
| Caribbean | 4.60% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.20% | 10 |
| African | 3.80% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 7 |
| Other White | 3.00% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Birmingham Road , Great Barr B43 7AP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecrest Primary School Whitecrest , Great Barr B43 6HQ | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth High School Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon Language College Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Crowns School Skip Lane , WS5 3NB | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.