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 (97% 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
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Trust
- ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rosie Matli (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Vicarage Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
Independent · 584m away
St Martin's Primary School
Primary · 767m away
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Barrs Court School
Special school · 1.3km away
Blackmarston School
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School currently has 212 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 4 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 Hereford, HR1 2QN, in the Herefordshire, County of 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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