Is Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 7th of 56 primary schools in Solihull. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James?

Applications for Reception places at Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James

Halifax Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2BT

Local ranking7th of 56 primary schools in Solihull

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 50.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 63.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 241
Boys: 130 (54%)
Girls: 111 (46%)
Capacity: 240 (100% full)
SEND: 14.1%
FSM Eligible: 9.0%
EAL: 20.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 9.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,445/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 37.5%
Asian Indian: 16.9%
Asian Pakistani: 13.1%
Asian Chinese: 11.4%
Mixed Other: 4.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.2%
White Other: 3.0%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.0%

37.5%

White British

16.9%

Asian Indian

13.1%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01217447897

office@stjames.tgacademy.org.uk

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Halifax Road

Solihull, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 139007
UKPRN: 10039587
Establishment No.: 2002
Trust: TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

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