The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Bridge Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3SFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Rosary 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 220th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 March 2024, report published 29 April 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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

55 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths49%

49%, 13 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score101

101, 5 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

342 pupils on roll, with places for 439

Eligible for free school meals55%

55%, 28.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language44.7%

44.7%, 23.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support29.2%

29.2%, 14.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.5%

1.5%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Rosary Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Parkfield Community School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	72% met the expected standard
Shaw Hill Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	70% met the expected standard
Adderley Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
Nansen Primary School	0.5 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	61% met the expected standard
St Saviour's C of E Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Norris
Phone: 01214644519
Website: rosaryrc.bham.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Bridge Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3SF
Local authority: Birmingham
URN: 148439

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.