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St James Academy
Goodgraded 04/06/2024Ages 11–16859 pupilsFaithNone
St James Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Dudley. The school has around 859 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/06/2024, St James Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.2 and 38% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Dudley can view St James Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 04/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 836.8
England avg 45.1 · was 38.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
England avg 45% · was 39% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths48%
England avg 65% · was 55% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.32
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake50.1%
Free school meals50.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language34.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled85%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.6%
Attendance87.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence38.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dudley
All schools in Dudley →Jesson's Church of England Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.2 miPriory Primary School0.4 miDudley College of Technology0.3 miBlowers Green Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 miPriory Park Community School0.6 miBishop Milner Catholic CollegeGood · 0.7 mi
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