St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
100%
Capacity
632
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tunbridge Wells community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 632 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 630 places).
Ofsted has rated St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Tutt, it falls under Kent 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 3587th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 31 in Tunbridge Wells.
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 239 applications for 90 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 105 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3PR |
| Headteacher | John Tutt |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 632 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.8% |
| School Capacity | 632 / 630 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3587th of 13,686
Nationally
484th of 2,034
In South East
12th of 31
In Tunbridge Wells
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
72%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
239
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
105 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% 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 Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3PR
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