St James CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Oldbury, West Midlands B69 1BG · Sandwell
#998 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#9839 of 15,697 nationally
About St James CofE Primary School
St James CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Oldbury, in the Sandwell local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 449 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 41.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 998th of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 449; capacity filled 89.8%.
There are 23 schools in Oldbury; St James CofE Primary School ranks 11th of 22 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)59%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- 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%)48.6%
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 CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 449
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 48.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 59%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St James CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Rowley Hall Primary School
Rowley Regis · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
585 students · 583 m away
Langley Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students · 1.1 km away
Grace Mary Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
241 students · 1.3 km away
Rounds Green Primary School
Oldbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
367 students · 1.3 km away
St Michael's Church of England High School
Rowley Regis · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,213 students · 1.4 km away
Al Khair Primary School
West Midlands · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
70 students · 1.4 km away
Blackheath Primary School
Rowley Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students · 1.4 km away
Causeway Green Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
427 students · 1.5 km away
Oakham Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
466 students · 1.6 km away
Springfield Primary School
Rowley Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
439 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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449 students
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450 students
Southfields Primary School
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450 students
Ernesford Grange Primary School
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451 students
Eaton Valley Primary School
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446 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St James CofE Primary School a good school?
St James CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 41.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #998 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 CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St James CofE Primary School ranks #998 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #9839 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James CofE Primary School?
St James CofE Primary School had 449 students in 2025.
Is St James CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St James CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St James CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.