St James Academy invites prospective learners and their families to their Open Evening on Thursday 18 th September.
This event provides a wonderful opportunity to personally experience the qualities that make the school exceptional.
St James Academy is renowned for its strong caring ethos, which fosters high levels of support for learners and creates an environment of mutual respect throughout the school. The school follows a simple yet powerful philosophy: ensuring the success of its learners through outstanding teaching, positive behaviour, and embracing the unique talents of each learner.
The Academy has seen continuous improvement in the grades achieved by its learners, with the proportion of learners achieving Grade 5 or higher in both English and Mathematics doubling in recent years. Many departments have celebrated 100% GCSE pass rates, and the school is ambitiously working towards extending this success to all areas. The school offers a wide array of extra-curricular activities, sports teams, and enrichment programmes, encouraging learners to broaden their interests and skills.
The Principal takes pride in knowing the names and personalities of all the young people, contributing to the school’s supportive and friendly atmosphere.The Academy is passionate about recognising and rewarding learners who go the extramile, show kindness, display excellent teamwork, or achieve outstanding results.
This commitment to nurturing a positive school culture was reflected in the most recent Ofsted inspection, which took place in June 2024. The inspection report rated St James Academyas ‘good’ in all areas, praising its inclusive and welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and free to be themselves.
The report highlighted the school's strong careers programme and its dedication to prioritising reading for all pupils. The school's improvement journey has been supported by Dudley Academies Trust, which has helped raise standards and expectations across the board.
The hard work and dedication of the staff, learners, parents, carers and governor shave all contributed to this success. St James Academy is making a significant difference in the lives of young people. Prospective learners and parents are encouraged to attend the open evening or book a tour to experience the school in person.
Visit St James Academy on Thursday 18 th September, 17:30 until 20:00 to discover more.
Principal welcome talks will take place at 17:45 and 18:45.
Further details regarding the Academy Open Events can be found via the school website.
