St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Lodge Hill Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 40th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 January 2012, report published 1 February 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 September 2022
Pupils enjoy their learning at St Mary's. Leaders and teachers have high expectations of pupils' learning. Pupils know what teachers expect of them and work hard in lessons. Teachers make learning fun and exciting. Leaders are committed to bringing out the best in pupils so they can live 'life in all its fullness'. The well-planned curriculum and staff's high expectations help pupils to achieve well. Pupils are polite, kind and respectful. Teachers manage pupils' behaviour successfully. Pupils behave well in lessons and their learning is rarely disrupted by inappropriate behaviour. Staff deal well with the rare instances of bullying. Staff help to keep pupils safe in school. Pupils appreciate the way adults help them to keep safe. Leaders encourage pupils to take part in a wide range of clubs. Leaders provide a range of musical opportunities for pupils. These include learning to play the ukulele or joining the string ensemble. Pupils enjoy singing in the school choirs.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not deliver the intended curriculum well enough. This means that some pupils cannot always remember the key knowledge they need to use in later lessons. Leaders should provide teachers with further support and training to ensure that they deliver the curriculum well in all subjects.
- The key knowledge about fundamental British values is not taught well enough within the curriculum. Therefore, pupils have a limited understanding of values such as tolerance. Leaders should review the curriculum and the teaching of fundamental British values to ensure that pupils have a secure understanding of them.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
413 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Mary's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Mill Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 75% met the expected standard |
| Tiverton Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Raddlebarn Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Bournville Village Primary | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Bruce Warland
- Phone
- 01216751729
- Address
- Lodge Hill Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6NU
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 103410
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.