St James CofE Primary School
About St James CofE Primary School
St James CofE Primary School in Sandwell is a Church of England state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 500 pupils and currently enrols 451, so it is running close to full. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 68 applications for 46 places, making it officially oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 1.48. Of those applications, 43 were first-preference choices, and all 43 received offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 50.9%, which is notably high compared with the national average for primary schools and reflects the demographic of the local area. This context matters for parents considering the school, as it indicates a diverse intake with a significant number of children from lower-income households, and the school is clearly in demand despite this.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:50-08:50
Source: stjamesprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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