St James CofE Primary School
90%
Capacity
451
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St James CofE Primary School
St James CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 451 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 500 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Daniel Heather, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10113th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 83 in Sandwell.
St James CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 46 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, St James CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wolverley Crescent, Oldbury, Sandwell, B69 1BG |
| Headteacher | Daniel Heather |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 451 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.9% |
| School Capacity | 451 / 500 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
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.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10113th of 13,686
Nationally
1044th of 1,378
In West Midlands
62nd of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
68
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wolverley Crescent, Oldbury
Sandwell, B69 1BG
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