St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rocky Lane, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's 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 134th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2012, report published 7 September 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is welcoming and inclusive. Pupils, staff, parents and carers agree that the school is a warm, friendly and caring place to learn. Pupils love coming to school. They excitedly engage with lessons and enrichment activities. The school's focus on pupils' broader personal development prepares them well for their next stages in education and their future lives. Pupils are challenged to do their very best. Across the school there are high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils live up to these expectations and progress well with their learning in English and mathematics. By the time they leave the school, they achieve well and are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They conduct themselves very well around the school. They show care and consideration towards each other. As a result, pupils feel happy, safe and valued. They can talk to trusted adults if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils take pride in the many leadership roles they have, such as being well-being ambassadors or members of the eco committee. Through such experiences, pupils develop a sense of responsibility and compassion.
What the school should improve
- In foundation subjects, there have been recent changes to the way teachers help pupils to remember key knowledge and skills. These changes are not yet fully effective, and some pupils cannot remember their learning over time. The school should provide further support for teachers to embed the new approaches in all classes so that pupils know more and remember more.
- Some teachers do not always adapt their teaching well enough to enable all pupils with SEND to achieve as well as they should. As a result, support for some pupils with SEND is less effective. The school should ensure all teachers adapt their pedagogical approaches so that pupils' needs are met to support them to become independent learners who are well prepared for their next steps.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
182 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Junior and Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 97% met the expected standard |
| St Clement's Church of England Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Manor Park Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| The Wisdom Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michelle Ashley
- Phone
- 01214648140
- Address
- Rocky Lane, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5HA
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 148441
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.