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St James Catholic Primary School

Birmingham, B45 9BNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
90%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#339 of 13,686 nationally

About St James Catholic Primary School

St James Catholic Primary School is a mixed state primary in the Birmingham local authority, where it sits among a competitive field of 292 same-type schools. The school ranks 9th in Birmingham and 35th in the West Midlands region, placing it comfortably within the top five percent of primary schools nationally. Its closest peers in the local authority include Little Sutton Primary School, Cromwell Junior and Infant School, and Lift Lea Forest, all of which share similarly high ranking scores. With a capacity of 210 pupils and a current roll of 210, the school is full, and its Roman Catholic character gives it a distinct identity within the local landscape. Headteacher Matthew Ingram leads a school that has held an Outstanding rating from Ofsted since its most recent graded inspection in 2023, a grade it also achieved in its previous inspection back in 2009. The school serves a community where 21 percent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average for primary schools.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLeach Heath Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B45 9BN
HeadteacherMatthew Ingram
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)21.0%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersAthleticsCricketNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St James Catholic Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.