St James Academy
URN: 144657 • Dudley DY1 3JE
Overview
- Name
- St James Academy
- URN
- 144657
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Moore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01384685200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St James's Road, Dudley DY1 3JE
Summary
St James Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in the heart of Dudley, housed in the historic buildings of the former Dudley Grammar School for Boys. With a current enrolment of 859 students and a capacity of 900, the academy fosters a polite and friendly atmosphere, underpinned by a strong caring ethos that promotes mutual respect among students and staff. The academy is committed to providing high levels of support, particularly through its special Year 7 programme, Literacy for Life (L4L), which focuses on developing essential skills across various subjects.
Academically, St James Academy has shown significant improvement, achieving above the national average in GCSE progress and notable success in individual subjects, including 100% pass rates in Biology and Physics. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities, sports teams, and enrichment opportunities, encouraging students to explore their interests beyond the classroom.
The academy is inclusive, with over 20% of students identified as having Special Educational Needs and a diverse community where more than 30 different first languages are spoken. With an average attendance rate of 92.6%, St James Academy is dedicated to creating a supportive environment that nurtures the potential of every learner.
Academically, St James Academy has shown significant improvement, achieving above the national average in GCSE progress and notable success in individual subjects, including 100% pass rates in Biology and Physics. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities, sports teams, and enrichment opportunities, encouraging students to explore their interests beyond the classroom.
The academy is inclusive, with over 20% of students identified as having Special Educational Needs and a diverse community where more than 30 different first languages are spoken. With an average attendance rate of 92.6%, St James Academy is dedicated to creating a supportive environment that nurtures the potential of every learner.
Useful links
- SEND Provision (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- A groundbreaking Ofsted judgement for St James Academy1 year ago (calendar)
- Above the national average for academic progress2 years ago (calendar)
- Autumn Term Newsletter 2023/241 year ago (calendar)
- St James Academy's Star Poet Heads to Shakespeare’s Globe5 months ago (calendar)
- Sustaining Success at St James Academy1 year ago (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- How to Apply (Admissions) (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ellowes Hall Sports College (70.2)
- The Dormston School (59.6)
- Beacon Hill Academy (58.2)
- Bishop Milner Catholic College (56.8)
- Ellowes Hall Sports College (56.6)
Key details
- LA
- Dudley
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 859
- Boys
- 439
- Girls
- 420
- FSM %
- 49.90
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 859 | 439 | 420 | 900 | 49.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 856 | 423 | 433 | 900 | 49.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 761 | 381 | 380 | 900 | 44.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 761 | 381 | 380 | 900 | 44.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 722 | 356 | 366 | 900 | 41.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 687 | 357 | 330 | 900 | 36.20 |
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