St James Church of England Primary School

URN: 141724 • Northampton NN5 7AG

Overview

Name
St James Church of England Primary School
URN
141724
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Beach (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01604751475
Website
Visit
Address
Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 7AG

Summary

St James Church of England Primary School, located in Northampton, is an inclusive academy with a strong Christian ethos, part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. The school serves a diverse community, welcoming families from various backgrounds, which enriches the educational experience for its 445 pupils. With a capacity of 450, St James prioritises inclusivity and offers specialist provisions for children facing social and emotional challenges, aiming to support their successful reintegration into mainstream education.

The school boasts a range of facilities, including 14 classrooms, a purpose-built nursery, and extensive outdoor spaces designed for learning and play. This includes a large playing field, sports pitches, and a Multi Use Games Area, promoting physical activity and outdoor learning opportunities. Additionally, St James has a dedicated Child and Family Support team that addresses wellbeing and safeguarding issues, ensuring that all students receive the necessary support.

St James Church of England Primary School is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can flourish academically and personally, reflecting its core values of inclusion and community support.

Key details

LA
West Northamptonshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
450
Pupils
445
Boys
235
Girls
210
FSM %
24.10
Open date
2015-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-10-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 445 235 210 450 24.10
2024-09-11 446 229 217 450 24.50
2023-09-11 442 240 202 450 26.90
2022-09-11 442 240 202 450 26.90
2021-09-11 432 229 203 480 24.10
2020-09-11 448 243 205 480 21.20

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