St James Church of England Primary School
St James Church of England Primary School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 3–11, in Northampton, NN5, in the West Northamptonshire council area. It has 445 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (20 January 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas — inspected 20 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 69 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 19 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 59 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 445 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 23.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 58.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 17.98% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.94% | 2024/25 |
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