St James' Church of England Primary School
77%
Capacity
161
Pupils
1.6x
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 St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 161 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St James' Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Young, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12517th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 47 in St. Helens.
St James' Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 29 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 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, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Football, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, St James' Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | Lyme Street, St Helens, St. Helens, WA11 0NL |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Young |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 161 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.1% |
| School Capacity | 161 / 210 (77% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12517th of 13,686
Nationally
1857th of 2,065
In North West
43rd of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
40%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Lyme Street, St Helens
St. Helens, WA11 0NL
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