Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

Sandwell Road, Birmingham, B21 8NH
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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Birmingham, B21 8NH
418 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
47.80% FSM %
244 Boys
174 Girls
About St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Birmingham, Birmingham, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 418 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Sarah Smith.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Birmingham
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Perry Barr
Ward Holyhead
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074695
URN 103401
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Marcia Hare Chair of Governors 01/09/2014 30/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rekha Duggal Governor 25/03/2021 24/03/2025 Appointed by LA
Ms Jodion Elliot Governor 02/12/2021 01/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Melina Howard Governor 30/11/2021 29/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Zara Jackson Governor 06/10/2022 05/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Father Clement Pascal Governor 28/09/2023 28/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jayne Pritchard Governor 23/05/2022 22/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Kirandeep Sahota Governor 01/09/2014 30/08/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Sarah Smith Governor 03/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Rochelle Wilson-McIntosh Governor 28/09/2023 28/09/2027 Appointed by LA
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Frequently Asked Questions
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Birmingham, Birmingham.
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth has 418 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is Mrs Sarah Smith.
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is at Sandwell Road, Birmingham, B21 8NH, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Smith
Sandwell Road, Birmingham, B21 8NH
01215235861
www.stjamesce.bham.sch.uk/
Location
B21 8NH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 103401
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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