Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 30th of 273 primary schools in Birmingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 90% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Selly Oak Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 1HN

Local ranking30th of 273 primary schools in Birmingham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 90.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 27.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 93.0%
Maths (Expected): 97.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 93.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 113.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 117.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 210
Boys: 96 (46%)
Girls: 114 (54%)
Capacity: 210 (100% full)
SEND: 15.7%
FSM Eligible: 15.7%
EAL: 17.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.5%
SEN Support: 15.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,548/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 2.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 65.7%
Mixed Other: 8.1%
Asian Chinese: 6.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 5.2%
White Irish: 4.8%
White Other: 3.8%
Other: 3.3%
Asian Other: 1.4%

65.7%

White British

8.1%

Mixed Other

6.2%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01214582458

enquiry@sjo-lumenchristi.org.uk

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Selly Oak Road

Birmingham, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 141670
UKPRN: 10048242
Establishment No.: 2158
Trust: LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

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