St James' Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
212
Pupils
2.4x
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 Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 218 places).
the school is led by headteacher Rosie Matli, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
St James' Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 27 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 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 Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Tennis, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Chess, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, St James' Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | Vicarage Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2QN |
| Headteacher | Rosie Matli |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.5% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 218 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vicarage Road, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2QN
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