The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% 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 (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mrs Valerie Elliott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Location
Thursley Road, Elstead, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6DH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St James CofE Aided Primary School?
St James CofE Aided Primary School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James CofE Aided Primary School take?
St James CofE Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James CofE Aided Primary School?
St James CofE Aided Primary School is in Godalming, GU8 6DH, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James CofE Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James CofE 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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