St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 2–11414 pupils

Tong Street, Dudley Hill, BD4 9PYWebsite01274681961

Good414 pupilsAges 2–11

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Inspected Jan 2024

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils414

Good2y ago

Ages2 - 11

Pupils414

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

414 / 389 (106%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mrs Judith Kelby

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 49%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

7.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.1%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence22.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support18.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans6.3%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication56 pupils (54%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health17 pupils (17%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty11 pupils (11%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder7 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (4%)

Visual Impairment3 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)18

Teaching assistants (FTE)26

Support staff (FTE)34

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils414

Free school meals33.8%

English as additional language36.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British50.7%

White Other20.0%

Black African13.3%

Mixed Other3.4%

Mixed White & African2.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.9%

Asian Other1.7%

Traveller Irish1.4%

Mixed White & Asian1.4%

Gypsy/Roma1.0%

Black Other1.0%

Pakistani1.0%

Other0.5%

Indian0.2%

Black Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£6,435

total expenditure per pupil

£-965 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,803

Support staff£1,668

Premises£238

Energy£135

Learning resources£345

Income per pupil£7,119

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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