The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 398
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Sefton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Kingsway, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4RU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshwood Park Primary School
Primary · 678m away
Ridgewood High School
Secondary · 996m away
Glasshouse College
Special school · 1.0km away
The Ridge Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Amblecote Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
16 plus · 1.6km away
Belle Vue Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James's CofE Primary School?
St James's CofE Primary School currently has 398 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James's CofE Primary School take?
St James's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James's CofE Primary School?
St James's CofE Primary School is in Stourbridge, DY8 4RU, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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