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OpenPrimaryURN 103401

St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

Voluntary controlled school · Birmingham · B21 8NH

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

409

Local authority

Birmingham

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 409 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 53.1%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Primary schools in Birmingham
304
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B21
17
Primary in B21
10
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Primary in Birmingham LA
295

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BirminghamNear B21

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
103401

Location

Address
Sandwell Road
Postcode
B21 8NH
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
409
Boys / girls
237 / 172
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
409 / 420 (97%)
Free school meals
53.1%
FSM pupils
217
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Telephone
01215235861
Website
www.stjamesce.bham.sch.uk/

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