St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Manchester, North West M14 6HW · Manchester
#697 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#5822 of 15,697 nationally
About St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme is a local authority primary located in Manchester, in the Manchester local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 222 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 60.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 697th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 222; capacity filled 94.1%.
There are 370 schools in Manchester; St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme ranks 76th of 351 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)74%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)48.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 222
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 48.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 74%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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Manchester High School for Girls
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Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
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Heald Place Primary School
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Longsight Community Primary
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The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
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406 students · 1.2 km away
St Agnes C of E Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
429 students · 1.2 km away
Withington Girls' School
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Cringle Brook Primary School
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Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme a good school?
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme has a Success Index (England) of 60.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #697 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme rank in North West?
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme ranks #697 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #5822 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme?
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme had 222 students in 2025.
Is St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme a primary school or a secondary school?
St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.