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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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