St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Contact details for the school

School Name: St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Address: Sandwell Road
Town/City: BIRMINGHAM
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B21 8NH
Telephone Number: 0121 523 5861
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Smith
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 409 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 53.1%

Location and administration

URN: 103401
DfE Number: 330/3010
UKPRN: 10074695
UPRN: 100071440157
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Birmingham (E08000025)
Constituency: Birmingham Perry Barr (E14001098)
Electoral Ward: Holyhead (E05011147)
Diocese: CE02(Diocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 403533E, 290060N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 30' 32.62" N 1° 56' 57.27" W
Plus Code: 9C4WG352+J8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Holyhead School (0.4km)
  2. Hamilton School (0.4km)
  3. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Oasis Academy Wattville (0.7km)
  5. Rookery School (0.8km)
  6. William Murdoch Primary School (0.8km)
  7. St John Wall Catholic School (0.9km)
  8. Myles Academy (0.9km)
  9. V.A.S.E Academy (1.0km)
  10. Oasis Academy Boulton (1.1km)
Governors

  • Ms Jodion Elliot - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mrs Marcia Hare - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Melina Howard - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2029.
  • Ms Zara Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Lane - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Father Clement Pascal - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 September 2027.
  • Mrs Jayne Pritchard - Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2030.
  • Dr Kirandeep Sahota - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Smith - Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Rochelle Wilson-McIntosh - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 28 September 2027.