St James's CofE Primary School
95%
Capacity
398
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St James's CofE Primary School
St James's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 398 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natalie Sefton, it falls under Dudley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8079th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 69 in Dudley.
St James's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 54 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James's CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Chess, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, St James's 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Kingsway, Stourbridge, Dudley, DY8 4RU |
| Headteacher | Natalie Sefton |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Number of Pupils | 398 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.8% |
| School Capacity | 398 / 420 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8079th of 13,686
Nationally
810th of 1,378
In West Midlands
37th of 69
In Dudley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
59%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kingsway, Stourbridge
Dudley, DY8 4RU
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