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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Sandwell Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8NH, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.3 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
418
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 71% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. While only 5% achieve the higher standard, the school is better than 56% of others in its locale, indicating a supportive learning environment. Overall, it appears to be a reliable choice for parents seeking a nurturing educational setting for their children.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian30.1%
Asian Pakistani11.7%
Black African9.8%
Asian Bangladeshi8.6%
Black Caribbean7.2%
Black Other5.7%
Other5.3%
White Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
White British1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.50842, -1.94938 · B21 8NH
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103401
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stjamesce.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth rated by Ofsted?
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2015.
Is St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth a good school?
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth scores 56.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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