The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Casey Cox
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Paringdon Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLongwood Primary Academy
Primary · 361m away
Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow
Secondary · 395m away
Kingsmoor Academy
Primary · 544m away
Milwards Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 716m away
Beckmead Moundwood Academy
Free school · 973m away
The Greenwell Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.0km away
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Luke's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James Church of England Primary School?
St James Church of England Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James Church of England Primary School take?
St James Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James Church of England Primary School?
St James Church of England Primary School is in Harlow, CM18 7RH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St 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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