Explore other schools in this area
See every school around B21 8HH on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
St John Wall Catholic School
Oxhill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8HH, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.5 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
620
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.7, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or above, currently at 39%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 67% of schools.
Explore this location
Start from postcode B21 8HH — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around St John Wall Catholic School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.7 | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African21.9%
Asian Indian15.5%
White Other15.0%
Black Caribbean10.8%
Asian Pakistani10.5%
Other6.8%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
White British2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
Loading map…
52.51606, -1.95152 · B21 8HH
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103534
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.sjw.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Wall Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St John Wall Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is St John Wall Catholic School a good school?
St John Wall Catholic School scores 66.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St John Wall Catholic School in GCSEs?
St John Wall Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near B21 8HH?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near B21 8HH with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.