St James Academy

St James Academy is a secondary academy converter located in Dudley, West Midlands, serving a mixed-gender student body aged 11 to 16. The academy, situated on St James's Road, draws from an urban community with a non-selective admissions policy. With a capacity of 900 students, it currently enrolls approximately 859 pupils, maintaining a balanced gender distribution with 439 boys and 420 girls. The school is part of the Dudley Academies Trust and does not have a religious character. Notably, 49.9% of its students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a socio-economically diverse intake. The academy prides itself on fostering a polite and friendly atmosphere, supported by a dedicated leadership team focused on providing a robust education in a safe and inclusive environment.