The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gail Duxbury
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Halifax Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingswood School
Independent · Very close
Hazel Oak School
Special school · 588m away
Burman Infant School
Primary · 634m away
Haslucks Green School
Primary · 679m away
Shirley Heath Junior School
Primary · 818m away
Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 824m away
Light Hall School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James's Ofsted rating?
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James?
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James take?
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James?
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James is in Solihull, B90 2BT, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James have a sixth form?
No, Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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