Shire Oak Academy vs St James Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shire Oak Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,149 students
St James Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Shire Oak Academy Walsall, West Midlands | St James Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #435 of 493 | #1625 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3713 of 4,090 | #15253 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,149 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,149 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 44.8% | 48.8% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.shireoakacademy.co.uk/ | www.stjamesprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Shire Oak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.3 vs 10.0).
- •Shire Oak Academy is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 220.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shire Oak Academy better than St James Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shire Oak Academy ranks higher (17.3 vs 10.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Shire Oak Academy and St James Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shire Oak Academy: 1,149. St James Academy: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shire Oak Academy and St James Academy rank in West Midlands?
Shire Oak Academy is 435th of 493 and St James Academy is 1625th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).