Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4AY
10 simple reasons to choose Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School, Shirley
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Shirley, Solihull.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School, Shirley
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Solihull and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.5 pupils per class and 26.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 18% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School, Shirley
Independent Prep Schools
Kingswood School, Solihull (0.6 miles); Rosslyn School (1.6 miles); Ruckleigh School (2.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Dickens Heath Community Primary School (1.4 miles); St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Solihull (1.7 miles); St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School, Hall Green (1.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Solihull School (2.6 miles); Kimichi School (4.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Alderbrook School (1.3 miles); Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull (1.4 miles); St Peter's Catholic School and Specialist Science College (1.7 miles).