The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
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
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 445
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Beach (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harlestone Road, St James, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEarl Spencer Primary School
Primary · 790m away
Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families
Nursery · 839m away
Lyncrest Primary School
Primary · 864m away
Spring Lane Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Castle Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
New Horizons Academy
Free school · 1.2km away
Chiltern Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St James Church of England Primary School?
St James Church of England Primary School currently has 445 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 3 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 Northampton, NN5 7AG, in the West Northamptonshire 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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