Oasis Academy Wattville vs St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oasis Academy Wattville
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
371 students
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
409 students
| Measure | Oasis Academy Wattville Birmingham, West Midlands | St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1683 of 1,690 | #868 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15679 of 15,697 | #8717 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 371 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 62.2% | 53.1% |
| Capacity filled | 74.2% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.stjamesce.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.8 vs 2.6).
- •St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is the larger school with 409 students compared with 371.
- •Oasis Academy Wattville is a academy school while St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oasis Academy Wattville better than St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth?
On the Success Index (England), St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth ranks higher (46.8 vs 2.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oasis Academy Wattville and St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oasis Academy Wattville: 371. St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oasis Academy Wattville and St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth rank in West Midlands?
Oasis Academy Wattville is 1683rd of 1,690 and St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth is 868th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).