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St James Academy
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- Dudley DY1 3JE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Teachers monitor progress closely and address misconceptions to improve learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most lessons are calm and orderly; bullying is rare and managed well.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use activities designed to help pupils remember previous learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Low-level disruption occurs when work is not well-matched to pupil needs.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback and find information.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure improvements in attendance and teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and pupils feel safe to report concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about staying safe, including topics like knife crime and consent.
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs and activities like law competitions and basketball are available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: More work needed to ensure broader pupil participation in extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Helpful guidance provided for course selection and post-16 applications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND follow the same broad curriculum as others.
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About Us
St James Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 856 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All of our students are cordially invited to return following the summer break. During the first few weeks of the new term, we welcomed 180 new children into our Year 7 group. We've had I.T. systems, site and estates work completed during the summer months - from over 30 new computers installed in our refurbished I.T. suite to electrical work and upgrades across the school. Some employees have left us while others have joined us for the first time. This week, the seats in our new lecture hall will be fitted. Phew! - Students and staff have had a hectic first two weeks. We hope our new Year 7s had a great first couple of weeks, have started to settle into school life at St James and to continue their educational journey they have started with us here.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | - | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 98% | 21% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 43.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.30 | 2.5 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 49.36% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.4% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% 2 | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 1 | 43.71% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 4 | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 6 | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.88 | 2.68 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.87% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 28.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 46.54% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 24.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 13.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.3 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 47.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.68% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.82% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
