St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney
URN: 142664 • Wantage OX12 0JN
Overview
- Name
- St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney
- URN
- 142664
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Ottaway (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01235868232
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Causeway, Wantage OX12 0JN
Summary
St James Church of England Primary School, located in Wantage, Oxfordshire, serves children aged 2 to 11 years and operates as an academy converter. The school has a current enrolment of 215 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210, and approximately 21.8% of students are eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment based on its Christian values of community, courage, and kindness.
The curriculum at St James is designed to be ambitious and enriched, promoting curiosity, empathy, and adventure among students. The school aims to prepare children to become lifelong learners, resilient risk-takers, and responsible global citizens. Emphasis is placed on collaboration among pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community, ensuring that every member plays a vital role in the school’s supportive atmosphere.
St James CE Primary School prides itself on creating a strong sense of community, celebrating successes, and providing support during challenges. The ethos of working "for the good of all" underpins the school's mission, encouraging each child to thrive and reach their full potential.
The curriculum at St James is designed to be ambitious and enriched, promoting curiosity, empathy, and adventure among students. The school aims to prepare children to become lifelong learners, resilient risk-takers, and responsible global citizens. Emphasis is placed on collaboration among pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community, ensuring that every member plays a vital role in the school’s supportive atmosphere.
St James CE Primary School prides itself on creating a strong sense of community, celebrating successes, and providing support during challenges. The ethos of working "for the good of all" underpins the school's mission, encouraging each child to thrive and reach their full potential.
Useful links
- ParentMail (other)
- St James The Great Church, West Hanney (other)
- e4education (other)
- https://www.facebook.com/122110377284806223/posts/122143420610806223 (other)
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- https://www.facebook.com/122110377284806223/posts/122144507096806223 (other)
- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ndv-podcast-neurodiverse-voices/id1739939931?i=1000730024039 (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Charlton Primary School (67.2)
- Wantage Primary Academy (65.1)
- Stockham Primary School (64.4)
- Millbrook Primary School (63.3)
- Wantage Church of England Primary School (60.8)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 215
- Boys
- 117
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 21.80
- Open date
- 2016-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 215 | 117 | 98 | 210 | 21.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 207 | 110 | 97 | 210 | 18.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 218 | 117 | 101 | 210 | 18.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 218 | 117 | 101 | 210 | 18.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 193 | 106 | 87 | 210 | 13.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 160 | 80 | 80 | 210 | 8.10 |
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