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St James's CofE Primary School
Kingsway, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4RU, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.1 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
398
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, achieving a 69% rate for students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 39% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards is relatively low at 8%, the school is still better than 57% of others in the area, indicating a generally positive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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52.46616, -2.16804 · DY8 4RU
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN103851
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-james.dudley.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St James's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is St James's CofE Primary School a good school?
St James's CofE Primary School scores 57.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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