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St James Catholic Primary School

Leach Heath Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9BN

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Birmingham where 93% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

210

Ages

4-11

FSM

21.0%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Outstanding

Sept 2023

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

100.0%

Writing

93.0%

Maths

100.0%

RWM Combined

93.0%

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About St James Catholic Primary School

St James Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 93% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 210 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Leach Heath Lane, Birmingham, B45 9BN | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2023 — Outstanding
Jul 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: St James Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St James Catholic Primary School

What is St James Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St James Catholic Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are St James Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St James Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 93% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St James Catholic Primary School located?

St James Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B45 9BN).

How many pupils attend St James Catholic Primary School?

St James Catholic Primary School has around 210 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St James Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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