The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Grotto Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8PL
Town setting
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Manby Lodge Infant School
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Oatlands School
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St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, Weybridge
Primary · 859m away
Walton Leigh School
Special school · 1.6km away
Heathside School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Halliford School
Independent · 1.7km away
Brooklands College
16 plus · 1.8km 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 June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James CofE Primary School?
St James CofE Primary School currently has 418 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 Weybridge, KT13 8PL, in the Surrey 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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