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St James Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

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St James Academy is located in Walsall, West Midlands, West Midlands, WS8 6AE.

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St James Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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About St James Academy

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OfstedGood · 2024

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is St James Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith

The area around this school

Environment score: 34/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality32/100

Transport access5/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

St James Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

St James Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St James Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St James Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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