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St James Catholic Primary School
Leach Heath Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9BN, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.0 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional KS2 results, this primary school boasts 93% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 2% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 98.0 indicates it outperforms 98% of schools, reflecting strong overall performance and satisfaction among parents. However, while the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is 17%, this may suggest room for further development in challenging advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 93% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.7%
Black African6.2%
Mixed Other2.9%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
White Irish1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.39231, -2.01187 · B45 9BN
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN141820
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St James Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is St James Catholic Primary School a good school?
St James Catholic Primary School scores 98.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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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