St James CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Oldbury (Sandwell).
Location
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The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics. Every person has several of the protected characteristics, so the Act protects everyone against unfair treatment. At St James CE Primary School, we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to anti-discriminatory practice to promote equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all children and families. The school's general duties, with regards to equality are: Eliminating discrimination. Fostering good relationships. Advancing equality of opportunity.
We will not discriminate against, harass or victimise any pupil, prospective pupil, or other member of the school community because of their: Gender. Race. Disability. Religion or belief. Sexual orientation. Gender reassignment. Pregnancy or maternity.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 131673
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Constituency
- Smethwick
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1999
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Christoper Sale Former | Chair of Governors | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Amy Jordan | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Hakeem Yusuf | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Ms Madeleine Saunders | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Daniel Heather | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Leah Dearn | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Pascaline Piot-Willimott | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Terri Bunting | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Tracy Hubball Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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