St James Church of England Primary Academy
URN: 143347 • Rugeley WS15 4PL
Overview
- Name
- St James Church of England Primary Academy
- URN
- 143347
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Dobson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01543490378
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brook End, Rugeley WS15 4PL
Summary
St James Church of England Primary Academy, located in Rugeley, Staffordshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 91 pupils, against a capacity of 105. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment underpinned by its Christian values of trust, love, honesty, respect, friendship, and perseverance. The ethos emphasizes personal growth and community support, encouraging students to flourish both academically and spiritually.
The curriculum at St James CE Primary Academy is designed to be broad and creative, aiming to develop children mentally, socially, physically, and spiritually. The school prioritises a challenging educational experience that includes collective worship and religious education, promoting a well-rounded understanding of the world.
In addition to its academic offerings, the academy provides support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and utilises Pupil Premium funding to assist eligible students. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, ensuring transparency through accessible information on policies, performance, and admission arrangements. For further details, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at St James CE Primary Academy is designed to be broad and creative, aiming to develop children mentally, socially, physically, and spiritually. The school prioritises a challenging educational experience that includes collective worship and religious education, promoting a well-rounded understanding of the world.
In addition to its academic offerings, the academy provides support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and utilises Pupil Premium funding to assist eligible students. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, ensuring transparency through accessible information on policies, performance, and admission arrangements. For further details, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
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- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 91
- Boys
- 37
- Girls
- 54
- FSM %
- 6.60
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 91 | 37 | 54 | 105 | 6.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 91 | 37 | 54 | 105 | 9.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 103 | 49 | 54 | 105 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 103 | 49 | 54 | 105 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 105 | 56 | 49 | 105 | 6.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 100 | 53 | 47 | 105 | 6.00 |
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