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

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 42nd of 91 primary schools in Sandwell. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at St Gregory'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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Park Road, Bearwood, Smethwick, B67 5HX

Local ranking42nd of 91 primary schools in Sandwell

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 90.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 227
Boys: 110 (48%)
Girls: 120 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (110% full)
SEND: 11.0%
FSM Eligible: 21.5%
EAL: 29.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 7.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 29.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,653/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 33.2%
Black African: 17.7%
White Other: 10.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 7.1%
Other: 4.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.4%
Asian Indian: 4.0%
Mixed Other: 3.5%

33.2%

White British

17.7%

Black African

10.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01214294609

kbrown@emmausmac.com

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Park Road

Smethwick, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 141924
UKPRN: 10049299
Establishment No.: 3405
Trust: EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

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