The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 21.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
21.8
22.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
30% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 70
- Capacity
- 23%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- Head
- Miss Trudy Harris (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
22 Bargate, Grimsby, DN34 4SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Martin's Preparatory School
Independent · 666m away
Ormiston Maritime Academy
Secondary · 735m away
Ormiston South Parade Academy
Primary · 772m away
Macaulay Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Franklin Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.1km away
Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe
Primary · 1.3km away
Edward Heneage Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St James' School a selective school?
No. St James' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St James' School?
St James' School currently has 70 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' School take?
St James' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St James' School?
St James' School is in Grimsby, DN34 4SY, in the North East Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' School have a sixth form?
Yes, St James' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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