Is St James Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 26 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 9th of 273 primary schools in Birmingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St James Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 93% of pupils at St James Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St James Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St James Catholic Primary School 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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St James Catholic Primary School

Leach Heath Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9BN

Local ranking9th of 273 primary schools in Birmingham

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 26 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 93.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 100.0%
Writing (Expected): 93.0%
Maths (Expected): 100.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 100.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 114.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 115.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 210
Boys: 106 (50%)
Girls: 104 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (100% full)
SEND: 7.6%
FSM Eligible: 20.9%
EAL: 3.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 6.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,614/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 73.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 6.7%
Black African: 6.3%
Mixed Other: 2.9%
White Other: 2.4%
White Irish: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 1.4%

73.1%

White British

6.7%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

6.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01214649700

enquiry@sja-lumenchristi.org.uk

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Leach Heath Lane

Birmingham, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 141820
UKPRN: 10049286
Establishment No.: 3358
Trust: LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

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