St James Infant School

URN: 144178 • Daventry NN11 4AG

Overview

Name
St James Infant School
URN
144178
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
INMAT
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah O'Shea (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01327702783
Website
Visit
Address
90 St James Street, Daventry NN11 4AG

Summary

St. James Infant School is a mixed academy converter located in Daventry, West Northamptonshire, catering to 199 pupils with a capacity of 212. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, guided by its core values of respect, kindness, inclusion, and teamwork, symbolized by a character named Kit. These values are integral to the school's ethos and are consistently reinforced to support the children's development.

The school offers a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow both academically and socially. St. James Infant School provides a structured curriculum that focuses on foundational skills while promoting positive behaviour and learning attitudes. The school is committed to inclusivity and aims to cater to the diverse needs of its pupils.

For parents interested in admissions, the school welcomes visits for prospective families and provides detailed information on the application process for both Reception and Pre-School placements. The admissions timeline for the September 2026 intake is outlined on the school's website, ensuring parents have access to necessary resources and support.

Key details

LA
West Northamptonshire
Age range
3 - 8
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
INMAT
Capacity
212
Pupils
199
Boys
102
Girls
97
FSM %
23.50
Open date
2018-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 199 102 97 212 23.50
2024-09-11 183 92 91 196 18.30
2023-09-11 183 105 78 196 18.10
2022-09-11 183 105 78 179 18.10
2021-09-11 178 100 78 179 16.10
2020-09-11 193 98 95 180 7.00

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