St James Catholic Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James Catholic Primary School.

Birmingham, B459BN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
76.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 90.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
26 September 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Leach Heath Lane
Rednal
Birmingham, B459BN
Phone
1214649700
Website
stjamescatholicprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141820
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Leach Heath Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9BN
Website
http://www.stjamescatholicprimary.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
206
Free School Meals
20.4% (42 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
90.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
90.0 (+31.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.2 (10.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 109.0
2023 109.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
206 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"In the loving peace, justice and joy of Jesus, we achieve."

Catholic ethos and faith development A happy, caring and stimulating environment Broad, balanced, differentiated curriculum Strong home–school–parish partnership High standards and accountability Equality of entitlement regardless of needs, gender or ethnicity Co-operation, teamwork and trust Pastoral care and environment stewardship Knowledge-based curriculum that helps pupils contribute to a democratic society Pride in belonging to the St James’ School Family

Saint James’ is proud of its Catholic heritage and maintains a Catholic ethos throughout the school. The school aims to promote participation in prayer, worship and liturgy, foster a Catholic community, and build strong links with home, parish and the wider community.

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal, Mr M Ingram, emphasizes that the school is rooted in a knowledge-based curriculum and Catholic ethos, with a commitment to high standards, shared learning, and strong home–school–parish partnerships to support every child’s growth and success.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Caritas Ambassadors Mini Vinnies School of Sanctuary Eco Team Gardening Club Choir

Curriculum Highlights

Well planned and highly sequenced knowledge based curriculum.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

The Board of Directors of Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy delegates admissions to the School Standards Committee. In-year admissions follow an application form process via Birmingham City Council, with hard copies available from the school office. The school adheres to the School Admission Code and its own published admission policy. When there are more applications than places, oversubscription criteria are applied. If no places are available, applicants are placed on a waiting list. Outcomes are provided in writing; there is a right to appeal. For inquiries about in-year admissions contact the school office or Birmingham local authority.

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