James Watt Primary School

URN: 134102 • Birmingham B21 0RE

Overview

Name
James Watt Primary School
URN
134102
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jonathan Wright (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
Telephone
01214644736
Website
Visit
Address
Boulton Road, Birmingham B21 0RE

Summary

James Watt Primary School is a community school located in Handsworth, Birmingham, catering to a mixed-gender population of 446 pupils, with a capacity of 480. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where high expectations are set for both academic achievement and personal development. The ethos of "Curiosity, Creativity, Confidence" underpins the school's approach, encouraging pupils to engage actively in their learning.

The curriculum at James Watt is designed to reflect the diverse and culturally rich community it serves. In addition to academic pursuits, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including theatre trips and author visits, to enhance the educational experience. The school also emphasizes sustainability, involving students in initiatives like the Eco Champions and promoting a meat-free day to reduce their carbon footprint.

James Watt Primary School is committed to ensuring that every child reaches their potential through a clear set of expectations regarding attendance, behaviour, learning, oracy, and uniform. The school welcomes parental involvement and encourages visits for those interested in learning more about its offerings.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
480
Pupils
446
Boys
231
Girls
215
FSM %
52.90
Open date
2004-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-03-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 446 231 215 480 52.90
2024-09-11 443 234 209 480 47.70
2023-09-11 457 243 214 480 47.80
2022-09-11 457 243 214 480 47.80
2021-09-11 449 224 225 480 40.00
2020-09-11 493 253 240 480 35.90

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