The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 587
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Marsh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Moorgreen Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWellstead Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Woodlands Community College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Harefield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Kanes Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Moorlands Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Shamblehurst Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Townhill Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Wildern School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Saint James' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Saint James' Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint James' Church of England Primary School?
Saint James' Church of England Primary School currently has 587 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint James' Church of England Primary School take?
Saint James' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saint James' Church of England Primary School?
Saint James' Church of England Primary School is in Southampton, SO30 3EG, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint James' Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Saint James' Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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