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The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Birmingham · B16 9ER

Ages 3–11 · 199 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

Inadequate

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Headline

Inadequate

Inspection date

2022-11-30

Category of concern

Special measures

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Inadequate
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill86%

199 pupils · 232 places

Pupils on roll
199
Boys / girls
103 / 96
School capacity
232
Capacity fill
199 / 232 (86%)
Free school meals
56.8%
FSM pupils
105
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Religious ethos
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Academy trust
ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Sponsor
The John Paul II MAC (Sutton Coldfield)
Headteacher
Mrs Mary Lynch

Location

Address
Oliver Road, Ladywood
Postcode
B16 9ER
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 199 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 56.8%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Birmingham.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Primary schools in Birmingham
304
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B16
7
Primary in B16
5
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Primary in Birmingham LA
295

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BirminghamNear B16

  • St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B16 8RN · Birmingham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM67.5%
    • Demand0.81

    0.3 miles away

  • Barford Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Birmingham · B16 0EF · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM61.0%
    • Demand0.95

    0.6 miles away

  • Nelson Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Community school · Primary

    Birmingham · B1 2PJ · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM46.4%
    • Demand0.79

    0.6 miles away

  • City Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B16 0HL · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence8.9%
    • FSM46.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Summerfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B18 4AH · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM69.1%

    0.9 miles away

  • Brookfields Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B18 6PU · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM57.5%
    • Demand0.96

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Mary Lynch
Telephone
01214540600
Website
www.theoratoryschool.co.uk

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