Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St James CofE Primary School

Wolverley Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1BG
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St James CofE Primary School
Oldbury, B69 1BG
451 Pupils
500 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
50.90% FSM %
216 Boys
235 Girls
About St James CofE Primary School

St James CofE Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Sandwell, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 451 pupils on roll. School capacity: 500. Current headteacher: Daniel Heather.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sandwell or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sandwell
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Sandwell
Parliamentary Constituency Smethwick
Ward Langley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-1999
UKPRN 10075214
URN 131673
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Christoper Sale Chair of Governors 19/10/2022 19/10/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Miss Terri Bunting Governor 19/01/2023 18/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Leah Dearn Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Heather Governor 04/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by LA
Ms Tracy Hubball Governor 13/09/2022 12/09/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Amy Jordan Governor 31/03/2022 01/04/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Pascaline Piot-Willimott Governor 18/07/2023 17/07/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Madeleine Saunders Governor 16/04/2024 15/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Hakeem Yusuf Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
St James CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Oldbury, Sandwell.
St James CofE Primary School has 451 pupils, with a capacity of 500.
St James CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St James CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St James CofE Primary School is Mr Daniel Heather.
St James CofE Primary School is at Wolverley Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1BG, in the Sandwell local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at St James CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St James CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Heather
Wolverley Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1BG
01215525491
www.stjamesprimary.co.uk
Location
B69 1BG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131673
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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