Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Arran Way, Birmingham, B36 0QE
Part of: OUR LADY AND ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY (Multi-academy trust)
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B36 0QE
202 Pupils
240 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
48.00% FSM %
110 Boys
92 Girls
About St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Birmingham and the surrounding area in Solihull with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Ian Gallagher.

Information on St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Solihull
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Solihull
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
Ward Smith's Wood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor OUR LADY AND ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-04-2021
UKPRN 10086767
URN 148093
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Helena Cox Chair of Local Governing Body 18/11/2021 17/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Matthews Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/01/2026 — N/A
Ms Josephine O'Raffery Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 09/02/2023 31/12/2025 N/A
Ms Joanne Brown Local Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Thomas Carroll Local Governor 30/04/2025 29/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Helena Cox Local Governor 18/11/2025 17/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Gallagher Local Governor 01/04/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Charlotte Hickey Local Governor 01/07/2021 30/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Komal Quintieri Local Governor 13/12/2024 12/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Rosemary Robinson Local Governor 23/09/2025 22/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Spindlow Local Governor 01/04/2021 31/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sinead Thomas Local Governor 13/12/2024 12/12/2028 Elected by parents
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0.2 km • Birmingham
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0.33 km • Birmingham
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Smith's Wood Primary Academy
0.47 km • Birmingham
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0.67 km • Birmingham
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
1.07 km • Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Birmingham, Solihull.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has 202 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is Mr Ian Gallagher.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is at Arran Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, B36 0QE, in the Solihull local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ian Gallagher
Arran Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, B36 0QE
01217701892
sjb.solihull.sch.uk
Location
B36 0QE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148093
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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