VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Goodgraded 10/07/2024Ages 4–11418 pupilsChurch of England
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Birmingham. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 418 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/07/2024, St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Birmingham can view St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence22.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals53.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language64.3%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)0%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →Holyhead SchoolGood · 0.2 miHamilton School0.3 miSt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt John Wall Catholic SchoolGood · 0.5 miMyles Academy0.6 miOasis Academy WattvilleInadequate · 0.5 mi
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