St James' Church of England Primary School
URN: 143516 • Colchester CO1 2RA
Overview
- Name
- St James' Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 143516
- 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
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Emrich and Lucy Turner (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01206865747
- Website
- Visit St James' Church of England Primary School website
- Address
-
Guildford Road, Colchester CO1 2RA
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Summary
St James' Church of England Primary School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a mixed academy sponsored by the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. With a current enrolment of 456 pupils, the school has a capacity of 420 and is committed to fostering a caring and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values, promoting respect, kindness, and aspiration within the community.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, providing a broad and engaging educational experience. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations for learning, behaviour, and attendance, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed. Staff work closely with parents and carers to build a supportive partnership that enhances the educational journey for each pupil.
St James' is proud of its role within the local community, striving to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all. The school values each child's unique talents and interests, supporting their development as confident and well-rounded individuals.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, providing a broad and engaging educational experience. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations for learning, behaviour, and attendance, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed. Staff work closely with parents and carers to build a supportive partnership that enhances the educational journey for each pupil.
St James' is proud of its role within the local community, striving to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all. The school values each child's unique talents and interests, supporting their development as confident and well-rounded individuals.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Link to: Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Holidays and Term Dates (other)
- About us (other)
- Who’s Who (other)
- Our Church (other)
- Our Trust (other)
- Website Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Home Farm Primary School (75.6)
- Hamilton Primary School (75.4)
- Home Farm Primary School (75.1)
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (74.0)
- Great Bentley Primary School (73.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 456
- Boys
- 221
- Girls
- 235
- FSM %
- 23.60
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 456 | 221 | 235 | 420 | 23.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 448 | 225 | 223 | 420 | 24.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 447 | 225 | 222 | 420 | 26.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 447 | 225 | 222 | 420 | 26.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 442 | 228 | 214 | 420 | 26.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 445 | 241 | 204 | 420 | 28.60 |
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