St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, 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.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School currently has around 419 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 19.3% 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 3.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 27.2%. african pupils make up about 20.8% , followed by other white at 16%
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: | Vivian Road, Birmingham, B17 0DN |
| Website: | www.stmaryrc.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01214642141 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Louise Yorke |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103438 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 419 |
| Number of Boys: | 215 |
| Number of Girls: | 204 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 27.20% | 114 |
| African | 20.80% | 87 |
| Other White | 16.00% | 67 |
| Indian | 6.20% | 26 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 19 |
| Chinese | 4.50% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.10% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Vivian Road , Harborne B17 0DN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Junior School Station Road , B17 9LU | - not rated | 268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Infant School Station Road , Harborne B17 9LU | - not rated | 268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Primary School Station Road , Harborne B17 9LU | - not rated | 268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Junior School Old Church Road , B17 0BE | - not rated | 526 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Hill School Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harborne Academy Harborne Road , Edgbaston B15 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lordswood Girls' School and The Sixth Form Centre, Harborne A Specialist Media Arts College Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleston School 22 St Peter's Road , Harborne B17 0AX | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham Somerset Road , Edgbaston B17 0HR | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.