Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School.

Birmingham, B178TR Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
28 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Winchfield Drive
Harborne
Birmingham, B178TR

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141484
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Winchfield Drive, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8TR
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
209
Free School Meals
18.7% (39 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.7 (8.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 108.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
209 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We welcome everyone into our community to live, love and learn together in the light and the example of Jesus Christ"

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School provides a primary curriculum with special emphasis on the teaching of the Catholic faith and regular participation in liturgy and prayer life of the Church.

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS RE Curriculum English Mathematics Phonics Science History Geography Art & Design Design and Technology MFL Music Computing PE RSE Forest School

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Before and After School Club (BASC) called 'Early Birds and Evening Owls' operates from 7:45 to 8:55am and 3:30 to 5:45pm. It provides care for children aged 4 to 11 years, with full details and costs published by the club manager or in the BASC Handbook (a BASC Handbook 2024/25 is linked).

SEND Provision

The school publishes a SEN Policy and Information Report and Accessibility Plan. The SENCo is Mr M Rayson-Leese. The school references the Birmingham Local Offer and provides information on Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Referrals to external agencies are made with parental consent. The school emphasises partnership with parents, external services, and early identification of needs through teacher assessments and progress meetings.

Admissions Criteria

The Governors adhere strictly to our admission criteria. Admissions policy 2027/28 is provided, along with a Supplementary Information Form and Parish Boundary Guide. The school follows Birmingham City Council admissions processes and directs interested families to the online application via Birmingham City Council.

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