St James Academy
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Dudley, DY1 3JE
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 18% in England
16 of 18 in Dudley
Pupils
867
First preferences per place
0.79
2026/27
Absence
11.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.4 | 38.1 | 36.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 39% | 37% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 22% | 26% | 27% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.03 | -0.11 | — |
48% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bishop Milner Catholic College · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 47% in England
- Pegasus Academy · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 26% in England
- The Link Academy · 1.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 20% in England
- Beacon Hill Academy · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
- Ellowes Hall Sports College · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy · 2.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
Best secondary schools in Dudley · Best secondary schools in West Midlands
The neighbourhood
St James Academy is in New Dock & Eve Hill (typical home £190,000, crime very high).
What is St James Academy's Ofsted rating?
St James Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St James Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St James Academy is in the bottom 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.