St James Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
445
Pupils
1.7x
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 West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 445 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Beach, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3610th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
St James Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 50 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 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, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Football, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Eco Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, St James Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Harlestone Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG |
| Headteacher | Sarah Beach |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 445 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.1% |
| School Capacity | 445 / 450 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3610th of 13,686
Nationally
316th of 1,353
In East Midlands
39th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
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
2025/26Oversubscribed50
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Harlestone Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG
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