Abbey Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Abbey Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 129th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 June 2018, report published 6 July 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

Pupils thrive at this happy school. Frequently referred to as the 'Abbey family' by parents, carers and staff, strong relationships reflect the highly positive and respectful culture. Pupils are nurtured and cherished. Many pupils hardly miss a day of school and show genuine pride in attending. They are safe and well cared for. Pupils benefit from a high-quality learning environment including the school's well-loved 'book bus' and new cooking area. The curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully planned. Pupils develop a secure foundation of knowledge and skills and reflect deeply on social justice, sustainability and equality. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish academically and socially. Pupils behave well. They are polite and respectful. In lessons, pupils listen well and focus on the work given to them. They enjoy the excellent range of activities on offer to keep them active during lunchtimes and they play well together. Pupils develop their talents and interests through participating in a wide range of clubs and activities. They are eager to take on positions of responsibility such as play leaders, mental health ambassadors and school councillors. They also enjoy caring for the school's animals.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

419 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals42%

42%, 15.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language54.7%

54.7%, 33.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.1%

13.1%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Abbey Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Osborne Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good45% met the expected standard
Yenton Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Wylde Green Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good84% met the expected standard
Featherstone Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Amy Davis
Address
Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6QL
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
147669

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.