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St James Church of England Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN5 7AGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
#3,610
of 13,686 nationally

About St James Church of England Primary School

St James Church of England Primary School in West Northamptonshire is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 83 applications for 50 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.66, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. All 50 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand alone signals strong local satisfaction. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a Church of England character and a nursery on site. Headteacher Sarah Beach leads a school that is close to capacity with 445 pupils against a maximum of 450, so spaces are tight but not impossible.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHarlestone Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG
HeadteacherSarah Beach
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils445
Free School Meals (FSM)24.1%
School Capacity445 / 450 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumLibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsDanceFootballRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaEco ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St James Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.