St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is a primary voluntary-controlled school in Birmingham, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-controlled school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 24.3%, 48% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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At St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
89% met the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths.
The teacher turnover rate at St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is 24.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
719/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
346/mo
48% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 16.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.1
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.