The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 46%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mr Gavin Shortall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
April 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Cromwell Range, St James C of E Primary School, Manchester, M14 6HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirchfields Primary School
Primary · 814m away
Withington Girls' School
Independent · 1.2km away
Cringle Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
Independent · 1.6km away
Mauldeth Road Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Acacias Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Marshall Road Independent School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme's Ofsted rating?
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme?
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme take?
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme?
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme is in Manchester, M14 6HW, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme have a sixth form?
No, St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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