Academy converter Primary Open

St James Church of England Primary School

Harlestone Road, St James, West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 5 October 2021). Last inspected 20 January 2026.

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445
Pupils
24.1%
Free school meals
1 February 2015
Opened

About this school

St James Church of England Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire. The school has 445 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 5 October 2021). Last inspected 20 January 2026. The Headteacher is Sarah Beach. The school is administered by West Northamptonshire local authority. It belongs to PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST. The school has a Church of England religious character. It opened in 1 February 2015.

School details

Headteacher
Sarah Beach
Trust
PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
URN
141724

Admissions

Applications for places at St James Church of England Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (West Northamptonshire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

69%
Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25
19%
Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25
  • The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
  • The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

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