St James Infant School
94%
Capacity
199
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St James Infant School
St James Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 8. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 212 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah O'Shea, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
St James Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 54 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James Infant School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Rounders, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Art Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, St James Infant 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 8 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 90 St James Street, Daventry, West Northamptonshire, NN11 4AG |
| Headteacher | Sarah O'Shea |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.5% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 212 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed54
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
90 St James Street, Daventry
West Northamptonshire, NN11 4AG
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