St James CofE Primary School

URN: 131673 • Oldbury B69 1BG

Overview

Name
St James CofE Primary School
URN
131673
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Daniel Heather (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01215525491
Website
Visit
Address
Wolverley Crescent, Oldbury B69 1BG

Summary

St James CofE Primary School, located in Oldbury, Sandwell, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a current enrolment of 451 pupils and a capacity of 500. The school is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. Guided by the ethos of "Let us love... Let us thrive," St James promotes core values such as love, friendship, respect, and honesty, aiming to equip students with the skills and attributes necessary for positive contributions to both local and global communities.

The curriculum at St James is designed to be ambitious and knowledge-rich, fostering a desire for learning and high achievement. The school prioritises the development of self-esteem, confidence, and a strong sense of identity among its pupils. Additionally, St James values the partnership with parents, recognising them as the first educators of their children and encouraging strong collaborative relationships.

The dedicated staff at St James includes a range of professionals committed to creating the best learning opportunities for students, including a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo) and several learning support practitioners. The school actively promotes diversity and teaches children to respect themselves and others, preparing them for a changing and challenging world.

Key details

LA
Sandwell
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
500
Pupils
451
Boys
216
Girls
235
FSM %
50.90
Open date
1999-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 451 216 235 500 50.90
2024-09-11 455 215 240 500 49.80
2023-09-11 486 240 246 500 47.20
2022-09-11 486 240 246 500 47.20
2021-09-11 470 239 231 500 42.20
2020-09-11 487 258 229 500 37.20

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