St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
101%
Capacity
228
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Havant community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 228 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 226 places).
Ofsted has rated St James Church of England Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Pearce-Haydon, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8555th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 23 in Havant.
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 30 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James Church of England Controlled Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Gymnastics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havant, St James Church of England Controlled 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bellevue Lane, Emsworth, Havant, PO10 7PX |
| Headteacher | Jill Pearce-Haydon |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 226 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8555th of 13,686
Nationally
1275th of 2,034
In South East
10th of 23
In Havant
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
58%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
106
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% 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 Controlled Primary School
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Contact Information
Bellevue Lane, Emsworth
Havant, PO10 7PX
Journey to School
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