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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Lodge Hill Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6NU, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.5 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
413
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts 73% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 68% of schools. However, only 13% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 January 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.7%
Mixed Other10.7%
Asian Chinese10.4%
Other8.7%
Black African8.0%
Asian Indian5.6%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.6%
Black Caribbean4.6%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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52.43895, -1.94376 · B29 6NU
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103410
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmarys-sellyoak.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 January 2012.
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores 67.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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