The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 41
- Capacity
- 39%
- FSM
- 17.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mrs Jen Alford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
West Malvern Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthleigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Malvern College
Independent · 1.7km away
Malvern St James
Independent · 2.0km away
Malvern Parish CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Grove Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Somers Park Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James' CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' CofE Primary School?
St James' CofE Primary School currently has 41 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' CofE Primary School take?
St James' CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' CofE Primary School?
St James' CofE Primary School is in Malvern, WR14 4BB, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James' CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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