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St James Academy
St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3JE, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.8 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
859
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 90% nationally. While 48% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, with only 37% reaching grade 5 or above. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 19% of schools, suggesting a competitive environment but also highlighting areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.8 | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 38% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.6%
Asian Pakistani14.8%
Black African11.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.1%
White Other5.8%
Asian Indian5.4%
Other4.0%
Black Caribbean3.4%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.51282, -2.09011 · DY1 3JE
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN144657
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjamesacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St James Academy rated by Ofsted?
St James Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is St James Academy a good school?
St James Academy scores 18.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St James Academy in GCSEs?
St James Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.8. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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