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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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