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St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
Goodgraded 18/01/2023Ages 3–11215 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 215 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/01/2023, St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Manchester can view St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 18/01/2023. 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)73%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake48.2%
Free school meals48.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language49.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.5%
Attendance94.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher15.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence14.5%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
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