St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN: 107995 • Wetherby LS22 6JS
Overview
- Name
- St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- URN
- 107995
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Roundtree (since 2025) , Head of Federation
- Telephone
- 01937583379
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hallfield Lane, Wetherby LS22 6JS
Summary
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Wetherby, Leeds, serves a mixed-gender population of 158 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 120. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that reflects its Christian ethos, promoting values such as respect, kindness, and community engagement.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to foster a love of learning, with a focus on academic achievement alongside personal development. The school offers a broad range of subjects, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to explore their interests and talents. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on supporting students from diverse backgrounds, with 19.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities.
St James' actively encourages parental involvement and community participation, recognizing the importance of a supportive network in a child's education. The school aims to create strong partnerships with families, ensuring that each child receives the guidance and encouragement needed to thrive both academically and socially. For more information, please visit their website at www.stjameswetherby.leeds.sch.uk.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to foster a love of learning, with a focus on academic achievement alongside personal development. The school offers a broad range of subjects, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to explore their interests and talents. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on supporting students from diverse backgrounds, with 19.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities.
St James' actively encourages parental involvement and community participation, recognizing the importance of a supportive network in a child's education. The school aims to create strong partnerships with families, ensuring that each child receives the guidance and encouragement needed to thrive both academically and socially. For more information, please visit their website at www.stjameswetherby.leeds.sch.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 158
- Boys
- 80
- Girls
- 78
- FSM %
- 19.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 158 | 80 | 78 | 120 | 19.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 144 | 62 | 82 | 120 | 24.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 121 | 52 | 69 | 120 | 31.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 121 | 52 | 69 | 120 | 31.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 96 | 42 | 54 | 120 | 32.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 90 | 42 | 48 | 120 | 30.00 |
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