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St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
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St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
- Primary
- Manchester M14 6HW
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Early reading skills are taught systematically. An average proportion of pupils in Year 1 reach the expected standard in reading words.
Success of the Curriculum: Most pupils reach the expected levels at the end of Year 6 and the higher levels in writing and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Outdoor activities do not offer the same purposeful opportunities for children to develop their different skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils reach the expected levels at the end of Year 6 and the higher levels in writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: The progress made by every pupil is reviewed regularly and thoroughly so that if any pupil starts to fall behind, it is tackled swiftly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe, behave well and work well together. The school is a harmonious community where all feel equally valued.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress from their individual starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they are very happy and feel safe at school. Pupils report that bullying happens rarely.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school is a happy place to be. Pupils feel equally valued and the different cultures and heritages within the school are celebrated.
Parent Feedback: Parents who responded to Parent View confirm that the vast majority of parents are happy with the school.
Parental Involvement: The school works hard to involve parents in their child's learning, providing information and meetings to enable parents to help their children at home.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of lunchtime and after-school activities are provided by external coaches.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor activities do not offer the same purposeful opportunities for children to develop their different skills.
Teacher Engagement: Relationships between pupils and adults are good. Teachers have high expectations of their pupils and pupils respond well to these.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' planning generally produces activities that are effective in ensuring all pupils do as well as they can.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Many subject leaders are relatively new to their roles and do not yet play a full part in helping the school in its drive for improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Some marking gives clear guidance to pupils on how to improve their work. However, the same detailed guidance is not always available in other subjects.
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About Us
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 219 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | 25.8 | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 4.08% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 7 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% 13 | 8.65% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 4 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 8 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% 5 | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 6 | 8.7% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 8.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 7.2 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.2% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
Local authority ratio 19 : 1