James Watt Primary School

A good community school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for James Watt Primary School.

Birmingham, B210RE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 February 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Boulton Road
Handsworth
Birmingham, B210RE
Phone
1214644736
Website
jameswattp.bham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134102
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Boulton Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0RE
Website
www.jameswattp.bham.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
443
Free School Meals
48.2% (214 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 103.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
443 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Making The Impossible POSSIBLE"

Honest Aspirational Noble Determined Safe Worth

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher: James Watt Primary School aims for every pupil to be the best version of themselves with high aspirations for pupils, staff and parents. The school celebrates diversity, values wider opportunities (theatre trips, author visits, residentials) and promotes sustainability, including Eco Champions and meat-free days.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Cricket Netball Athletics Multi-sports Eco club Circus skills Rugby

Sports

Football Cricket Netball Athletics Rugby

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Magic Breakfast runs from 8:00 to 8:30 every morning as a free breakfast club for pupils, with registration through the school office. Breakfast options include cereals, toast, bagels, crumpets, fruit and drink, followed by activities such as games or physical activity in the hall or on the playground. The school also offers after school and lunchtime clubs run by staff, changing each half term.

SEND Provision

SEND Local Offer; Ofsted 2024; SEND-Information-Report- FEB 25.pdf; SEND POLICY 2025 .pdf

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information available: Reception 2025 applications must be made online (via Birmingham eAdmissions). Stage of Process includes application period (1 Oct 2024 to 15 Jan 2025) and National Offer Day (16 Apr 2025); appeals deadline (2 Jun 2025); in-year applications handled by the school. Secondary applications (2025) have separate timing (online). Term start dates are listed (e.g., 1 Sept 2025).

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