St James Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
206
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St James Church of England Primary School
St James Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Harlow community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 218 places).
Ofsted has rated St James Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Casey Cox, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9125th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 28 in Harlow.
St James Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 20 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Cross Country, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Coding, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Harlow, St James Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | Paringdon Road, Harlow, Harlow, CM18 7RH |
| Headteacher | Casey Cox |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.8% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 218 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9125th of 13,686
Nationally
1000th of 1,612
In East of England
20th of 28
In Harlow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
56%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Paringdon Road, Harlow
Harlow, CM18 7RH
Journey to School
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