Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Hurst Lane, Shard End, Birmingham, B34 7HNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Guardian Angels 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 228th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 November 2013, report published 4 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2024
The school is a haven of calm at the heart of its local community. Leaders have created a friendly and welcoming place for pupils to live out the school's ethos. Pupils feel safe and are highly positive about their experiences. They enjoy working with their teachers, learning new things and they achieve well. Pupils actively care for each other and work together well in lessons. They contribute greatly to making the school a unique place to learn. Wider opportunities for pupils in the school and beyond are plentiful. This includes a variety of lunchtime and after-school clubs, as well as representing the school in a range of sporting activities. Pupils enjoy taking up leadership roles, such as house captain or being part of the school council. Many of them contribute in meaningful and active ways to the life of the school and wider community. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils know what is expected of them. They are given opportunities to learn this and how to have positive relationships with others. Pupils are mature and courteous, including when moving around the school and at breaktime. Pupils learn the expected routines well from the start of their time at Guardian Angels. They talk politely to each other and play well together.
What the school should improve
- Pupils' understanding is not always checked well enough before moving on to the next part of the curriculum. As a result, pupils have some gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers check pupils' understanding consistently well. This will enable pupils to build knowledge more effectively over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
196 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillstone Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Timberley Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Castle Bromwich Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Yorkswood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 46% met the expected standard |
| Kingshurst Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUR LADY AND ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Milligan
- Phone
- 01217472782
- Address
- Hurst Lane, Shard End, Birmingham, B34 7HN
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 148081
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.