Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter 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
Follow your dreams using the guiding light of Jesus at Our Ladys, we are a vibrant and nurturing community dedicated to guiding young hearts and minds in faith, learning, and the joy of discipleship.
Rooted in the teachings of Christ and inspired by the values of the Catholic faith, our school is a place where students are encouraged to grow academically, spiritually, and socially. We believe that every child is a unique gift from God, and it is our mission to cultivate a love for learning that leads to excellence.
Our educational approach combines a strong academic foundation with a commitment to fostering each students personal relationship with Christ. Through meaningful celebration, prayer, and service, our students become compassionate and engaged disciples, ready to make a positive difference in the world. 'Positive and caring relationships are at the heart of this school.'
'The school is ambitious that pupils achieve well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).' 'Mutual respect is a commonplace and a praiseworthy feature of the school.' 'The school places a high priority on pupils and staff behaving with courtesy and respect towards each other.' 'The school is led with drive and compassion.'
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
- Swimming
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 148082
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2021
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Eileen Moroney-Barnett | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Liam O'Connor | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Brother Andrew Mardi Ferris | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Suzanne Nightingale | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Matt Sparling | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anna Koziol | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Sarah Cahill | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Jackie McCorriston | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2004 | |
| Mrs Eve Hands Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Eve Hands Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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