St James Church of England Primary School
URN: 141657 • Harlow CM18 7RH
Overview
- Name
- St James Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 141657
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Casey Cox (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01279432459
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Paringdon Road, Harlow CM18 7RH
Summary
St James Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in Harlow, Essex, with a current enrolment of 206 pupils and a capacity of 218. The school is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust and aims to provide a positive and secure learning environment grounded in Christian values. The ethos promotes respect, empathy, and self-confidence, encouraging students to take responsibility for their learning and develop as independent learners.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to be broad and balanced, enabling pupils to achieve their full potential while fostering social competence and sensitivity towards others. The school emphasizes high standards of teaching and learning, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey.
St James' actively engages with the community and offers various opportunities for parents and prospective students to visit the school through scheduled tours. The headteacher, Mrs Gina Bailey, and the dedicated staff are committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere for all families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to be broad and balanced, enabling pupils to achieve their full potential while fostering social competence and sensitivity towards others. The school emphasizes high standards of teaching and learning, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey.
St James' actively engages with the community and offers various opportunities for parents and prospective students to visit the school through scheduled tours. The headteacher, Mrs Gina Bailey, and the dedicated staff are committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere for all families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND & EAL (sen)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Information Hub and Policies (other)
- School Holidays and Term Dates (other)
- About us (other)
- Contact (other)
- Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust (other)
- Our Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 218
- Pupils
- 206
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 101
- FSM %
- 22.80
- Open date
- 2015-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 206 | 105 | 101 | 218 | 22.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 104 | 101 | 218 | 23.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 190 | 104 | 86 | 218 | 24.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 190 | 104 | 86 | 218 | 24.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 201 | 108 | 93 | 218 | 24.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 192 | 100 | 92 | 210 | 19.80 |
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