Performance Tables and Ofsted Reports

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Statutory Assessments

Each year the DfE produce a report about every school in the country, reviewing the results in national tests (ASP).

This is a summary of some of the data

Basic Characteristics of the School:

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Birmingham with around 390 pupils on roll. The school serves a diverse and vibrant community, with pupils coming from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and a significant proportion speaking English as an additional language. The school has a higher‑than‑average level of socio‑economic disadvantage, with 58.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals at any time in the past six years, placing the school well above the national average.

Corpus Christi is inclusive in its provision for pupils with additional needs, with levels of SEN support broadly in line with national figures, and a below‑average proportion of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans. Pupil stability is generally close to average.

Situated in an area of higher-than-average deprivation, the school plays an important role in supporting families and promoting aspiration. Despite the contextual challenges, Corpus Christi demonstrates strong performance across key areas of learning, with outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics consistently above or close to national averages over recent years.

EYFS 2025-2026

Children at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School get off to a strong start by the time they have completed their time in the Early Years Foundation Stage. In 2026, 62.7% of pupils achieved a Good Level of Development (GLD), with particularly high outcomes in the Prime Areas of learning, including Communication and Language (76%), Personal, Social and Emotional Development (78%), and Physical Development (82%). Children also achieved well in Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design, with both areas reaching over 75%. These results reflect our commitment to providing a nurturing, language‑rich and engaging early learning environment where every child is supported to thrive.

Phonics

Year 1

Our Year 1 pupils performed strongly in the 2026 Phonics Screening Check, with 83% achieving the expected standard or above, well above many national benchmarks. The majority of children scored highly, reflected in an average point score of 34.6, and only a small proportion were working towards the standard. These positive outcomes demonstrate the effectiveness of our early reading curriculum and our commitment to ensuring every child develops the essential phonics skills they need to become confident, fluent readers.

Year 2

Some of our Year 2 pupils continued to make strong progress in early reading, with 17% achieving the expected standard in the 2026 Phonics Recheck. Many children achieved higher scores than in their original Year 1 screening, reflected in a solid average point score of 27.5. These outcomes show the positive impact of our targeted phonics support and interventions, ensuring that pupils who need extra time and practice are confidently developing the skills they need to become successful readers.

Multiplication Timestables Check

Our pupils performed exceptionally well in the 2026 Multiplication Tables Check. Of the pupils who completed the assessment, an impressive 68.4% achieved full marks [25/25] compared to the national score of 37%, demonstrating strong fluency and recall of key number facts. A very impressive 90% of our children in year 4 scored 20 or more in the Multiplication Timestable Check compared to 69.4% nationally. The school achieved a high average score of 23.7 out of 25, reflecting our consistent focus on developing confident, accurate mathematicians. These outcomes highlight the effectiveness of our maths teaching and the hard work and determination of our Year 4 pupils.

Key Stage 2 SAT’s Results 2025-2026

Reading

Our pupils achieved strongly in reading: 74% reached the expected standard, compared with 75% nationally, and 33% reached the higher standard. The average scaled score was 105.3, reflecting pupils’ secure comprehension and growing confidence as readers.

Writing (Teacher Assessment)

Writing outcomes were positive, with 81% at the expected standard (national 73%). A further 14% achieved greater depth, showing precision in composition, grammar and vocabulary.

Mathematics

Maths outcomes were positive, with 86% at the expected standard (national 75%). A further 32% achieved greater depth (national 27%), showing precision in composition, grammar and vocabulary.

Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (GPS)

GPS was a strength: 86% achieved the expected standard (national 74%), with 35% at the higher standard—evidence of strong foundations in spelling, sentence structure and punctuation.

Combined Reading, Writing & Mathematics (RWM)

5% of our pupils met the expected standard across reading, writing and maths, compared with 63% nationally, demonstrating consistently strong performance across the core subjects.

Ofsted Report

Please find our most recent Ofsted inspection report which was carried out on Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th March 2026 below.

We are delighted that our recent Ofsted inspection recognises Corpus Christi as a highly inclusive and nurturing school where every child is supported to flourish. Inspectors highlighted our “warm, loving culture” and the strong relationships that ensure pupils feel safe, valued and develop a deep sense of belonging. They praised the exceptional focus on inclusion, noting that barriers to learning are identified early and addressed through highly effective, tailored support—enabling all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds, to make strong progress and achieve well. Pupils’ behaviour was described as “excellent, with a calm, respectful environment where children are motivated to learn and succeed. Outcomes at the end of Key Stage 2 are high, with pupils well prepared for their next stage of education, underpinned by effective teaching and a strong focus on reading, writing and mathematics.” Inspectors also recognised the passion and commitment of leaders and staff, whose clear vision, strong community links and dedication to pupils’ wellbeing ensure that Corpus Christi is truly “a hub of learning where every moment counts.”
 
This report also reflects Ofsted’s newer “report card” style, which differs from previous frameworks by giving a more detailed breakdown of key areas—such as inclusion, behaviour, curriculum, leadership and personal development—rather than relying solely on a single overall judgement. At Corpus Christi, this allows the report to highlight specific strengths, such as our strong standard for inclusion and clear effectiveness across all areas, while also identifying precise next steps. This more detailed approach provides parents and the community with a richer, more transparent understanding of the school’s strengths and ongoing development, celebrating what is working exceptionally well while clearly guiding future improvements.

Parent View

We value the strong partnership we share with our families, and your voice plays an important role in helping us continue to grow as a school. Parents and carers are invited to share their views about Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School through Ofsted’s Parent View, an online questionnaire used by inspectors to understand parents’ experiences of the school. Your feedback helps celebrate what we do well and highlights areas where we can keep improving, ensuring the very best for every child in our care. Please click on the image below to access:

Parentview.ofsted.gov.uk

Catholic School Inspection

Our most recent Catholic School Inspection (October 2022) affirms Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School as a community deeply rooted in its mission, “Learning to Love, Loving to Learn, Whilst Living Together in Christ.” Inspectors highlighted the joyful witness of our pupils and staff, the strength of our relationships, and the way our Catholic faith guides daily life. With Catholic Life and Mission judged Outstanding, and Religious Education and Collective Worship both graded Good, the report celebrates a school where Christ is at the centre, every individual is cherished, and the Gospel is lived out through service, prayer, compassion and belonging.