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St James' Church of England Primary School

St. Helens, WA11 0NLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#12,517
of 13,686 nationally

About St James' Church of England Primary School

Just over half of parents who applied for a Reception place at St James' Church of England Primary School for the 2025/26 academic year got their first preference, with 20 offers made from 47 total applications. That gives the school an oversubscription ratio of 1.62, meaning it's a popular choice locally despite its relatively small size. The school has capacity for 210 pupils but currently enrols 161, so there is some room to grow. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. That's a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2012, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The school serves a community with above-average disadvantage: 44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. It's a Church of England primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, led by headteacher Jennifer Young.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLyme Street, St Helens, St. Helens, WA11 0NL
HeadteacherJennifer Young
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
Number of Pupils161
Free School Meals (FSM)44.1%
School Capacity161 / 210 (77% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryICT SuiteMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingFootballRoundersCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: stjamesceprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Primary School

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.