St James CofE Primary School
Primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell. Report card, May 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 12 May 2026, report published 22 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.4 milesRowley Hall Primary School
Requires improvement (Jul 2024)
- 0.7 milesLangley Primary School
School remains Good (Oct 2022)
- 0.8 milesGrace Mary Primary School
Standards maintained (Nov 2024)
- 0.8 milesRounds Green Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Feb 2025)
- 0.9 milesBlackheath Primary School
Report card, Apr 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.