St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11202 pupils

Arran Way, Smith's Wood, B36 0QEWebsite01217701892

Good202 pupilsAges 3–11

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Good2y ago

Inspected Feb 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils202

Good2y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils202

Inspected Feb 2024 · View report

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

202 / 240 (84%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~25*

Head Teacher

Mr Ian Gallagher

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 50%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.4%

Absence rate

Avg 6.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.4%vs 6.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence20.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support15.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication12 pupils (34%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health11 pupils (31%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (14%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (11%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (6%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)9

Support staff (FTE)14

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils202

Free school meals46.5%

English as additional language11.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British60.4%

Black African10.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean8.9%

Mixed White & African4.0%

Mixed White & Asian3.0%

White Other2.5%

Black Other2.0%

Other1.5%

Pakistani1.5%

Asian Other1.0%

Mixed Other1.0%

Black Caribbean1.0%

Traveller Irish1.0%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

Indian0.5%

Chinese0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2024

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£7,793

total expenditure per pupil

+£393 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,828

Support staff£1,712

Premises£343

Energy£217

Learning resources£162

Income per pupil£7,838

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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