St James Academy is a primary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
St James Academy currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Great Charles Street, Walsall, WS8 6AE |
| Website: | www.stjamesprimaryschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01543452328 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Wilson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151996 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogley Hay Nursery School Brickiln Street , Brownhills WS8 6AU | 4out of 4 | 172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Primary School Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ogley Hay Infant School Church Road , Brownhills WS8 6AB | - not rated | 115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ogley Hay Junior School Great Charles Street , Brownhills WS8 6AE | - not rated | 162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Narrow Lane , Brownhills WS8 6HX | - not rated | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhills School Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | - not rated | 842 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy Deakin Avenue , Brownhills WS8 7QG | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak Academy Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak School (A Science College) Lichfield Road , Walsall Wood WS9 9PA | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road , WS7 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Middle School Grange Road , WS7 8TP | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chasetown Community School Church Street , Chasetown WS7 3QL | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.