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St James CofE Primary School

Sandwell, B69 1BGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
68 apps / 46 places
Ranking
#10,113
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWolverley Crescent, Oldbury, Sandwell, B69 1BG
HeadteacherDaniel Heather
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils451
Free School Meals (FSM)50.9%
School Capacity451 / 500 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (30 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsLibraryArt StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisFootballCross CountryRoundersAthleticsCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

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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St James CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.