St James' Church of England Academy
89%
Capacity
210
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St James' Church of England Academy
St James' Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kingston upon Hull, City of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James' Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Strickland, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4535th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
St James' Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 27 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James' Church of England Academy include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Netball, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, St James' Church of England Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dorchester Road, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU7 6BD |
| Headteacher | Julia Strickland |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.3% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 236 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4535th of 13,686
Nationally
456th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
30th of 69
In Kingston upon Hull, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
69%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Academy
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Contact Information
Dorchester Road, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU7 6BD
Journey to School
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