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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Co-Opted Governor - Dr Michael Mortimer (governance)
- Foundation Governor - Mr John Hockley (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Parent Governor - Mrs Sonia Pike (governance)
- Safeguarding Governor - Mr James Peppiatt (governance)
- School Governor and Headteacher - Mrs Louise Woods (governance)
- SEN Governor - Mrs Sonia Pike (governance)
- Charity Representatives (sen)
- Mrs Hoy - SENCo (sen)
- Special Educational Needs Policy (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Buckingham Primary School (70.5)
- Bourton Meadow Academy (69.5)
- Padbury Church of England School (63.1)
- Finmere Church of England Primary School (62.6)
- Padbury Church of England School (61.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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