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St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Lickey Road, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8TD, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.5 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
193
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school shows strong performance, with 80% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school serves 193 students and has a LocaleIQ score of 70.5, indicating it outperforms 71% of schools in the area. While the percentage achieving higher standards is lower at 8%, the overall academic environment appears supportive and effective.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2018Older 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.9%
Black African13.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.10.9%
Black Caribbean7.3%
Mixed Other6.7%
White Other4.7%
Black Other3.6%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Asian Other1.0%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.39468, -1.99093 · B45 8TD
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN141669
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stcolumba.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Columba's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2018.
Is St Columba's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School scores 70.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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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