St James and St John CofE Primary School

URN: 110410 • Buckingham MK18 5JE

Overview

Name
St James and St John CofE Primary School
URN
110410
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
58.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Louise Woods (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01280812291
Website
Visit
Address
Main Street, Buckingham MK18 5JE

Summary

St James and St John Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire. With a current enrolment of 134 pupils and a capacity of 166, the school emphasizes a nurturing and supportive environment, aiming to foster a love of learning among its students. The school operates under a Christian ethos, promoting values such as hard work, courtesy, and community support.

The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in May 2024, with particular commendation for its 'Outstanding' Early Years provision. The curriculum is designed to develop the "whole child," encouraging students to become responsible global citizens. The dedicated staff are committed to high-quality teaching and creating stimulating learning opportunities.

St James and St John actively engages with the local community and values strong relationships with parents. Feedback from families highlights the school's nurturing approach and the individual attention given to each child, contributing to a positive educational experience. The school operates across two sites: the Infant Site in Akeley and the Junior Site in Chackmore.

Key details

LA
Buckinghamshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
166
Pupils
134
Boys
68
Girls
66
FSM %
8.20
Open date
2006-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Buckinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 134 68 66 166 8.20
2024-09-11 151 84 67 166 8.60
2023-09-11 162 87 75 166 4.90
2022-09-11 162 87 75 166 4.90
2021-09-11 162 90 72 166 2.50
2020-09-11 160 87 73 166 3.80

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