St James Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Walsall, West Midlands WS8 6AE · Walsall
#1625 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#15253 of 15,697 nationally
About St James Academy
St James Academy is a academy primary located in Walsall, in the Walsall local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 220 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 10.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1625th of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 220; capacity filled 93.2%.
There are 90 schools in Walsall; St James Academy ranks 78th of 88 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)48.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St James Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 220
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 48.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 93.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St James Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
104 students · 408 m away
Millfield Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students · 687 m away
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
778 students · 771 m away
Watling Street Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students · 1.1 km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students · 1.2 km away
Shire Oak Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,149 students · 1.5 km away
Walsall Wood School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students · 1.8 km away
Brownhills West Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
190 students · 2.0 km away
Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,112 students · 2.3 km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
340 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Five Spires Academy
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
Boney Hay Primary Academy
Burntwood · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
220 students
Pinvin CofE Academy
Pershore · Academy primary · Ages 2–12
220 students
Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
Kidderminster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
The Nethersole CofE Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
221 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St James Academy a good school?
St James Academy has a Success Index (England) of 10.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1625 of 1,690 in West Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St James Academy rank in West Midlands?
St James Academy ranks #1625 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #15253 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James Academy?
St James Academy had 220 students in 2025.
Is St James Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
St James Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St James Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.