St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 118725 • Tunbridge Wells TN2 3PR
Overview
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Tutt (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892523006
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3PR
Summary
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, serves a mixed-gender student body of 632 pupils, with a capacity of 630. The school was established in September 2019 through the merger of infant and junior schools, and it operates within a Christian framework, emphasising values such as love, trust, kindness, and forgiveness. The headteacher, Mr John Tutt, has been leading the school since its formation and is committed to fostering a caring environment where each child is respected and encouraged to develop both academically and spiritually.
The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes lifelong learning. St James' prioritises the partnership between home and school, recognising the vital role parents play in their children's education. The curriculum is designed to support the development of self-confidence and independence, preparing students to be responsible citizens within their community.
St James' Primary School also engages students in various extracurricular activities and celebrates achievements through a house points system. Parents are encouraged to stay informed through regular newsletters and are always welcome to reach out to the school for support and information.
The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes lifelong learning. St James' prioritises the partnership between home and school, recognising the vital role parents play in their children's education. The curriculum is designed to support the development of self-confidence and independence, preparing students to be responsible citizens within their community.
St James' Primary School also engages students in various extracurricular activities and celebrates achievements through a house points system. Parents are encouraged to stay informed through regular newsletters and are always welcome to reach out to the school for support and information.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (sen)
- Attendance, Absence & Lateness (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Download the latest newsletter here (download)
- St James' Primary School Church of England (Aided) School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Previous (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Welcome from the Headteacher (other)
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 632 | 301 | 331 | 630 | 9.80 |
2024-09-11 | 629 | 303 | 326 | 630 | 8.10 |
2023-09-11 | 630 | 303 | 327 | 630 | 6.40 |
2022-09-11 | 630 | 303 | 327 | 630 | 6.40 |
2021-09-11 | 628 | 299 | 329 | 630 | 6.10 |
2020-09-11 | 627 | 293 | 334 | 630 | 3.30 |
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