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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Goodgraded 10/07/2024Ages 4–11418 pupilsFaithChurch 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.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 10/07/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)67%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake53.1%
Free school meals53.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language64.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence22.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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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