The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.0
14.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
29.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
56% 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
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 327
- Capacity
- 84%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Richard Clarke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Church Road, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThomas Knyvett College
Secondary · Very close
Clarendon Primary School
Primary · 306m away
Ashford Park Primary School
Primary · 801m away
St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
The Echelford Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Stanwell Fields CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Town Farm Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
The Matthew Arnold School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St James Senior Boys' School?
St James Senior Boys' School currently has 327 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James Senior Boys' School take?
St James Senior Boys' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St James Senior Boys' School?
St James Senior Boys' School is in Ashford, TW15 3DZ, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James Senior Boys' School have a sixth form?
Yes, St James Senior Boys' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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