St John Wall Catholic School
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Attainment 8 of 44.7 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 60%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.82
- Confidence interval:
- [0.57, 1.07]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 127 | 44.7 | — | 59.8% | 17.3% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 126 | 48.5 | +0.82 | 61.1% | 16.7% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 121 | 49.4 | +0.92 | 65.0% | 15.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 114 | 49.0 | +0.70 | 59.0% | 11.0% | 3.8 |
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School information
| URN | 103534 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Executive Headteacher Katherine Marston |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | B21 8HH |
| Latest pupils | 127 |
| FSM eligible | 59.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Oxhill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8HH
http://www.sjw.bham.sch.ukView local authority page1215541825| DfE number | 4625 |
| UKPRN | 10017757 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 13 Sept 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Publication date | 13 Sept 2023 |