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St James' CofE Primary School

Malvern Hills, WR14 4BBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
#9,820
of 13,686 nationally

About St James' CofE Primary School

St James' CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Malvern Hills, with just 41 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, meaning the school is operating at under half its potential size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests a more diverse intake than its rural location might imply. Despite the spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 6 applications for just 3 places, with all 3 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 2:1, a clear signal that local families are keen to secure a place here. The school is mixed-gender and non-selective, serving children from age 4 to 11, and is led by headteacher Jen Alford. It has a religious character as a Church of England school, though the data does not specify any particular admissions criteria beyond the standard local authority process.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWest Malvern Road, Malvern, Malvern Hills, WR14 4BB
HeadteacherJen Alford
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils41
Free School Meals (FSM)17.1%
School Capacity41 / 105 (39% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (7 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsTennisDanceCross CountryRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental Health

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-17:15

Source: stjames.worcs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St James' CofE 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.