St James Catholic Primary School
URN: 103450 • Birmingham B45 9BN
Overview
- Name
- St James Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 103450
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Backen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Leach Heath Lane, Birmingham B45 9BN
Summary
St James Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Birmingham, catering to a mixed-gender student body with a capacity of 210 pupils. The school emphasizes a strong values-based education rooted in Catholic teachings, aiming to foster a supportive and inclusive community for all students.
The curriculum at St James is designed to promote holistic development, encouraging academic excellence alongside personal growth. The school is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its students, providing tailored support for those with Special Educational Needs (SEND). Parents can access detailed information regarding the school’s SEND provisions and how to engage in their child's learning journey.
St James also offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs, to enrich the educational experience. The school actively promotes British values and encourages student involvement in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of responsibility and community engagement among its pupils.
The curriculum at St James is designed to promote holistic development, encouraging academic excellence alongside personal growth. The school is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its students, providing tailored support for those with Special Educational Needs (SEND). Parents can access detailed information regarding the school’s SEND provisions and how to engage in their child's learning journey.
St James also offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs, to enrich the educational experience. The school actively promotes British values and encourages student involvement in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of responsibility and community engagement among its pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- St Andrew's CofE First School (74.5)
- Chilcote Primary School (73.8)
- Harborne Primary School (73.3)
- Bournville Infant School (72.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2015-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2009-07-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 210 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 210 |
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