The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp 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)
106
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.
9% 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 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 632
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr John Tutt (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 516m away
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 649m away
Beechwood School
Independent · 876m away
Claremont Primary School
Primary · 900m away
The Wells Free School
Primary · 1.0km away
Skinners' Temple Grove
Primary · 1.3km away
The Skinners' School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Skinners' Kent Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 632 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3PR, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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