Abbey Catholic Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
419 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Abbey Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Yenton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Wylde Green Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Featherstone Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% 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
- Phone
- 01213731793
- 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.