St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At St Mary's, we're proud to be a diverse, inclusive and values-led community where children feel safe, supported and inspired to grow. From our unique ethos and welcoming environment to our skilled staff team and strong links with church and community, this section gives you a window into what makes our school so special.
Headteacher's Welcome More About Our School A Warm Welcome from our Headteacher at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, we believe every child is a unique gift — full of potential, curiosity and joy.
Rooted in our Christian values and inspired by John 10:10, our vision is simple but profound: to bring out the best in each other so that every member of our school community can know 'life in all its fullness'. We are proud to serve a vibrant, diverse community in Selly Oak, enriched by global cultures and perspectives.
Whether you're just joining us or have been part of our journey for years, you'll find a school filled with kindness, warmth and opportunity — a place where children feel safe, supported and excited to learn.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Cooking
- Lego
- Music
- Forest School
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 103410
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Selly Oak
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1997
Governing body (12 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Joanne Mason | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Leigh | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ben Barker | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr James Yarker | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Matthew Green | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Fakhteh Soltani | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Fozia Bano | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Bruce Warland | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr Richard Lambert | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Lee Wright | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Emily Johnson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Revd Hazel White | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2020 |
| Mrs Mary Cutler Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Raman Kaur Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Thomas Hindson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record