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St James Academy

Academy converter · Dudley · DY1 3JE

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

867

Local authority

Dudley

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Dudley, Dudley, 867 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 50.1%.

Open schools in Dudley
38
Secondary schools in Dudley
8
Academies among open schools in Dudley
61% (23)
Open schools in DY1
14
Secondary in DY1
3
Open schools in Dudley LA
118
Secondary in Dudley LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144657

Location

Address
St James's Road
Postcode
DY1 3JE
Town
Dudley
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Dudley

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
867
Boys / girls
435 / 432
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
867 / 900 (96%)
Free school meals
50.1%
FSM pupils
434
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01384685200
Website
http://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk

Official links