St James Academy

A academy converter school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James Academy.

Walsall, WS86AE Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

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Alternative Provision schools

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Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Great Charles Street
Brownhills
Walsall, WS86AE

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
151996
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Great Charles Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6AE
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-09-2025
Trust/MAT
LIGHTHOUSE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where children shoot for the stars and shine"

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Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from the Executive Headteacher and Head of School describing St James Academy as an open, welcoming school in a strong local community serving children from age 3 in nursery to age 11 in the main school, emphasising partnership with families.

Facilities

large outdoor area trim trail field playground

Curriculum Highlights

Word of the Week Poetry Basket Helicopter Stories Ten Town Beat Babies Daily Story time Nursery Rhymes and Songs

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The 6-hour session starts at 8.45am and finishes at 2.45pm. You need to provide your child with a lunch. We also offer a wrap-around session from 2.45pm until 3.30pm at the additional cost of £2.00.

Admissions Criteria

The academy operates a maximum intake of 30 pupils in each class in Reception, Key Stage One and Key Stage 2. The admission criteria are: 1) Children in Care; 2) Children who have a sibling in attendance at the school or paired junior school; 3) Pupils for whom a place at the school is essential on medical or social grounds; 4) Distance between the home address and the school (closer addresses receive higher priority).

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