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St James CofE Primary School
Wolverley Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 1BG, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.2 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
451
Capacity
500
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, with 59% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 65% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is lower at 12%, the school is better than 47% of others in the area according to the LocaleIQ score. Parents can expect a supportive environment for their children aged 3-11, although there may be room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 14 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.8%
Black African13.7%
Asian Indian6.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.7%
Other6.4%
White Other4.4%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Black Caribbean3.5%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Other2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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52.49190, -2.03214 · B69 1BG
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN131673
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stjamesprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St James CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 February 2013.
Is St James CofE Primary School a good school?
St James CofE Primary School scores 47.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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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