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St James Academy

St James Academy, Dudley
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St James Academy

St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 3JE

A Good-rated secondary school in Dudley.

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Pupils
859
Ages
11-16
FSM
49.9%
Attainment 8
36.7
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.5%
Basics 9-5
37.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
37.9%
EBacc APS
3.31
EBacc 9-5
9.8%
EBacc 9-4
18.3%
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About St James Academy

St James Academy is a secondary school in Dudley, Dudley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.7. The school has around 859 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 3JE | More schools in Dudley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Feb 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Castle High School and Visual Arts College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St James Academy

What is St James Academy's Ofsted rating?
St James Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are St James Academy's latest exam results?
St James Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St James Academy located?
St James Academy is a secondary school in Dudley, Dudley (DY1 3JE).
How many pupils attend St James Academy?
St James Academy has around 859 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St James Academy with other schools?
View St James Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dudley.