Saint James' Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
587
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Saint James' Church of England Primary School
Saint James' Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Eastleigh community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 587 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 654 places).
Ofsted has rated Saint James' Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Marsh, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8225th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 23 in Eastleigh.
Saint James' Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 89 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Saint James' Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Book Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Eastleigh, Saint James' Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Moorgreen Road, Southampton, Eastleigh, SO30 3EG |
| Headteacher | Michelle Marsh |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 587 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.7% |
| School Capacity | 587 / 654 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8225th of 13,686
Nationally
1211th of 2,034
In South East
13th of 23
In Eastleigh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
116
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Saint James' Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Moorgreen Road, Southampton
Eastleigh, SO30 3EG
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