St James Academy Catchment Area
St James Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Dudley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 859 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
859
Pupils
900
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
St James Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, St James Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dudley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dudley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dudley catchment area documents →St James Academy — School Information
- Full address
- St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 3JE
- Local authority
- Dudley
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 49.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144657
Other Secondary Schools in Dudley
If St James Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dudley are the next closest alternatives.
The Dormston School Catchment Area
Community school · DY3 1SN
Pegasus Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DY1 2DU
Beacon Hill Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DY3 1BP
Bishop Milner Catholic College Catchment Area
Academy converter · DY1 3BY
The Crestwood School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DY6 8QG
Ellowes Hall Sports College Catchment Area
Academy converter · DY3 2JH
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Frequently Asked Questions — St James Academy
Is St James Academy oversubscribed? ▾
St James Academy is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for St James Academy? ▾
Admission to St James Academy is managed by Dudley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does St James Academy cover? ▾
St James Academy is a secondary school in Dudley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St James Academy? ▾
St James Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.