The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Julia Strickland
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Dorchester Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 6BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTweendykes School
Special school · Very close
Tweendykes School
Academy · Very close
Winifred Holtby Academy
Secondary · 515m away
East Park Primary School
Primary · 960m away
Felix House School
Independent · 969m away
Neasden Primary School
Primary · 970m away
St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Biggin Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St James' Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Academy?
St James' Church of England Academy currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Church of England Academy take?
St James' Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Church of England Academy?
St James' Church of England Academy is in Hull, HU7 6BD, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, St James' Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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