Is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 February 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, 18th of 56 primary schools in Solihull. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Margaret's Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at St Margaret's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Margaret's Church of England 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 Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Richmond Road, Olton, Solihull, B92 7RR

Local ranking18th of 56 primary schools in Solihull

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 February 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): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 224
Boys: 105 (45%)
Girls: 128 (55%)
Capacity: 240 (97% full)
SEND: 11.2%
FSM Eligible: 9.1%
EAL: 12.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 8.0%

Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Budget per Pupil: £5,482/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 59.7%
Asian Pakistani: 9.1%
Asian Indian: 5.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.2%
Other: 3.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.7%
Black Caribbean: 2.7%

59.7%

White British

9.1%

Asian Pakistani

5.9%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01217065020

office@st-margarets.solihull.sch.uk

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Richmond Road

Solihull, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 146107
UKPRN: 10068513
Establishment No.: 3300
Trust: BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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