Selly Oak Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham B30 1HN
10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Kings Norton
State primary school (sponsor-led academy) in Kings Norton, Birmingham.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Kings Norton
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Birmingham and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.5 pupils per class and 25.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 13% 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.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative 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. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2018.
Find another school near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Kings Norton
Independent Prep Schools
The Blue Coat School (2.9 miles); The Priory School, Preparatory School (3.5 miles); Norfolk House School, Edgbaston (3.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Selly Oak (1.4 miles); St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, West Heath (2.8 miles); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Harborne (2.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
King Edward VI High School for Girls (2.4 miles); King Edward's School, Birmingham (2.5 miles); Elmhurst Ballet School (2.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Kings Norton Girls' School (0 miles); St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (1.4 miles); Selly Park Technology College for Girls (1.6 miles).