SchoolScoresTudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Halifax Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2BT
0121 744 7897 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 November 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 6 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Solihull comparisons use the 24 of its 43 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 12th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 20th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 16th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 19th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Solihull figures pool parents at the Solihull schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
50% — 17 points below the Solihull average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Solihull. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 79 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (37%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 217 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.2 · 2025: 2.7 · 2026: 2.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 36th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 24.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.7% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 40th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 25th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 38th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 83% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Burman Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Haslucks Green School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shirley Heath Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Woodlands Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chilcote Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mill Lodge Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sharmans Cross Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James's Ofsted rating?
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James?
82% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 79 families put Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James as their first choice for 29 places: about 2.5 first-choice applications for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139007.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.