St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
Drayton Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 43rd of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2024, report published 3 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 June 2024
Pupils at St. Dunstan's are happy and thoughtful. They support each other and help those in their local community. Staff take every opportunity to interact positively with pupils and get to know them well. Pupils know who to talk to if they are worried. As a result, pupils are safe in the school's nurturing environment. The school develops pupils' knowledge through a broad and ambitious curriculum. Pupils achieve well in their learning, which is also reflected in published outcomes. This is because the school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils behave well, both in lessons and around the school. They are motivated and show respect and kindness towards adults and each other. Pupils enjoy their lessons and talk about their learning and achievements with pride. The school offers pupils a range of enrichment experiences. Activities include various sports clubs and a computing club. Events, such as the 'cultures day' or a trip to local museums, enhance the curriculum and extend pupils' horizons. Pupils are eager to take on positions of responsibility as school councillors. This helps them to develop confidence and leadership skills.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, changes in curriculum content are relatively recent. This means that pupils have gaps in their knowledge affecting their understanding and what they can do. The school should ensure that gaps in pupils' understanding are identified and that new learning builds progressively on what they know.
- The early years outdoor environment is not being used as well as it could be. This means that children are not always provided with the opportunity to reinforce and widen their learning in different contexts. The school should consider how outdoor learning can be used to complement and enhance the early years curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
288 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Lane Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Kings Heath Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Colmore Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Moseley Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Tehan
- Phone
- 01214644648
- Address
- Drayton Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7LP
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 103455
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.