The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Sandwell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8NH
Town setting
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Secondary · 1.2km away
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Questions parents ask
What is St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth's Ofsted rating?
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth?
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth take?
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth?
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is in Birmingham, B21 8NH, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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