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James Watt Primary School
Boulton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0RE, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.8 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
446
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid position in the top 75% for expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to student achievement. However, the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is notably low at 0%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking strong academic performance. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 69% recommending the school, indicating room for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 11 February 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
Good range of subjects
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
I'd recommend this school
69%
School keeps me informed
62%
School supports development
54%
School responds to concerns
39%
School has high expectations
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian32.5%
Asian Pakistani20.9%
Black African8.3%
Black Caribbean8.3%
Asian Bangladeshi7.0%
Other6.3%
Mixed Other4.0%
Black Other2.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.2%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
White Other1.3%
White British0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Location
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52.49998, -1.93927 · B21 0RE
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN134102
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.jameswattp.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is James Watt Primary School rated by Ofsted?
James Watt Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2015.
Is James Watt Primary School a good school?
James Watt Primary School scores 14.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about James Watt Primary School?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, James Watt Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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