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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Messenger Road, Smethwick, B66 3DU

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

216

Ages

3-11

FSM

36.0%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

May 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

80.0%

Writing

67.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

50.0%

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About St Philip's Catholic Primary School

St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Smethwick, Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 216 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Messenger Road, Smethwick, B66 3DU | More schools in Sandwell

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Philip's Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2024 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Mar 2013 — Good (predecessor: St Philip's Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Philip's Catholic Primary School

What is St Philip's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Philip's Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Philip's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Philip's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Philip's Catholic Primary School located?

St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Smethwick, Sandwell (B66 3DU).

How many pupils attend St Philip's Catholic Primary School?

St Philip's Catholic Primary School has around 216 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Philip's Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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