St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
100%
Capacity
418
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 418 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Smith, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5551st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 99th out of 254 in Birmingham.
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 45 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.7/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Dance, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Art Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Sandwell Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B21 8NH |
| Headteacher | Sarah Smith |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 418 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.8% |
| School Capacity | 418 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5551st of 13,686
Nationally
536th of 1,378
In West Midlands
99th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
104
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandwell Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B21 8NH
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