The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
URN: 103427 • Birmingham B16 9ER
Overview
- Name
- The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 103427
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open, but proposed to close
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 23.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mary Lynch (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214540600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oliver Road, Birmingham B16 9ER
Summary
The Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School, located in Ladywood, Birmingham, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a diverse community of 193 pupils, with a capacity for 236. Guided by Gospel values and the teachings of St. John Henry Newman, the school aims to nurture each child in a loving and respectful environment. The mission statement, “Shine as to be a light to others,” reflects the school’s commitment to fostering personal growth and academic excellence.
The curriculum at The Oratory RC Primary School is designed to be immersive and supportive, integrating current educational research with the living traditions of the Church. The school promotes a culture of kindness, compassion, and understanding, ensuring that every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
The school community is enriched by its diversity, with over 50 languages spoken among families. In partnership with parents, local parishes, and the wider community, The Oratory aims to develop confident and compassionate young people who embody the values of faith, service, and love in their daily lives.
The curriculum at The Oratory RC Primary School is designed to be immersive and supportive, integrating current educational research with the living traditions of the Church. The school promotes a culture of kindness, compassion, and understanding, ensuring that every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
The school community is enriched by its diversity, with over 50 languages spoken among families. In partnership with parents, local parishes, and the wider community, The Oratory aims to develop confident and compassionate young people who embody the values of faith, service, and love in their daily lives.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- St Andrew's CofE First School (74.5)
- Chilcote Primary School (73.8)
- Harborne Primary School (73.3)
- Bournville Infant School (72.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 193
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 92
- FSM %
- 52.50
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2025-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 193 | 101 | 92 | 236 | 52.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 220 | 124 | 96 | 232 | 48.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 226 | 110 | 116 | 232 | 49.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 226 | 110 | 116 | 232 | 49.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 227 | 115 | 112 | 232 | 45.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 115 | 109 | 232 | 31.40 |
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