The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
69%
+7.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Miss Jill Pearce-Haydon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bellevue Lane, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEmsworth Primary School
Primary · 819m away
Westbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bourne Community College
Secondary · 1.9km away
Warblington School
Secondary · 2.1km away
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.5km away
Southbourne Infant School
Primary · 2.6km away
Southbourne Junior School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James Church of England Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James Church of England Controlled Primary School?
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James Church of England Controlled Primary School take?
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James Church of England Controlled Primary School?
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School is in Emsworth, PO10 7PX, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James Church of England Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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