Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
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Capacity
241
Pupils
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Demand
About Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 241 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Gail Duxbury, it falls under Solihull local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2095th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 42 in Solihull.
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James is a popular choice with families — it received 184 applications for 29 places, making it 6.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 78 were first-preference applications.
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 Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Football, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Art Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Halifax Road, Solihull, Solihull, B90 2BT |
| Headteacher | Gail Duxbury |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 241 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.9% |
| School Capacity | 241 / 240 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2095th of 13,686
Nationally
211th of 1,378
In West Midlands
8th of 42
In Solihull
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
77%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
184
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
78 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Halifax Road, Solihull
Solihull, B90 2BT
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