The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
115
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mr Matthew Ingram (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Leach Heath Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRednal Hill Junior School
Primary · 714m away
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 732m away
Rubery Nursery School
Nursery · 758m away
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 833m away
Waseley Hills High School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.3km away
Waseley Hills High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Reaside Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James Catholic Primary School?
St James Catholic Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James Catholic Primary School take?
St James Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James Catholic Primary School?
St James Catholic Primary School is in Birmingham, B45 9BN, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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