Voluntary controlled school Primary Open

St James CofE Primary School

Wolverley Crescent, Sandwell, West Midlands, B69 1BG

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 30 March 2022). Last inspected 12 May 2026.

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451
Pupils
50.9%
Free school meals
1 September 1999
Opened

About this school

St James CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school serving primary age pupils, located in Sandwell, West Midlands. The school has 451 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 30 March 2022). Last inspected 12 May 2026. The Headteacher is Daniel Heather. The school is administered by Sandwell local authority. The school has a Church of England religious character. It opened in 1 September 1999.

School details

Headteacher
Daniel Heather
Local authority
Sandwell
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
URN
131673

Admissions

Applications for places at St James CofE Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Sandwell). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

59%
Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25
12%
Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25
  • The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
  • The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

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