Academy · Solihull

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Term dates

Academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Solihull council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Solihull's full dates

Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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How places are given: as a Roman Catholic school, it may give priority to children of that faith, then usually by distance. Check its admissions policy.

How many families applied: Reception

For September 2026, 17 families put this school as their first choice, and 18 places were offered. 17 of the families who put it first got a place (100%).

EntryPlaces offeredPut it firstGot their first choice
September 20261817100%
September 20252018100%
September 20242320100%

Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.

Before and after school

No club is registered with Ofsted at this school's address. Ask the school about breakfast or after-school care, or find clubs nearby.

Ofsted inspection

Latest graded inspection, 6 February 2024. Overall: Good

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Good

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type
Academy
Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Pupils
200 (capacity 240)
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Academy trust
OUR LADY AND ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Phone
01217701892
Address
Arran Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, B36 0QE
Website
sjb.solihull.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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