St James' Church of England Primary School
URN: 151073 • Hereford HR1 2QN
Overview
- Name
- St James' Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 151073
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Caldicott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01432273961
- Website
- Visit St James' Church of England Primary School website
- Address
-
Vicarage Road, Hereford HR1 2QN
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Summary
St James' Church of England Primary School, located in Hereford, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 212 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 218. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally, guided by its vision to "TEACH - NURTURE - CELEBRATE." This ethos is rooted in Christian values, aiming to provide students with a holistic education that promotes both knowledge and character development.
The curriculum at St James' encompasses a wide range of subjects, including core areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside creative disciplines like music and art. The school also emphasizes the importance of personal, social, and emotional development, ensuring that students are well-rounded individuals. Various enrichment activities, including trips and clubs, further enhance the learning experience.
Support for students is a priority, with dedicated resources for special educational needs and pastoral care. The school actively engages with parents and the community, fostering strong partnerships that contribute to a positive educational environment. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at [stjamesceschool.org](https://www.stjamesceschool.org/).
The curriculum at St James' encompasses a wide range of subjects, including core areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside creative disciplines like music and art. The school also emphasizes the importance of personal, social, and emotional development, ensuring that students are well-rounded individuals. Various enrichment activities, including trips and clubs, further enhance the learning experience.
Support for students is a priority, with dedicated resources for special educational needs and pastoral care. The school actively engages with parents and the community, fostering strong partnerships that contribute to a positive educational environment. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at [stjamesceschool.org](https://www.stjamesceschool.org/).
Useful links
- Governor Secure Area (governance)
- Special Educational Needs Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Fixtures ,Tournaments and Events (calendar)
- School Calendar >> (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policy page Cookie Control Link Icon (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Paul's CofE Primary School (77.2)
- Holmer CofE Academy (76.2)
- Sutton Primary Academy (74.6)
- St Weonard's Primary School (72.6)
- St James' CofE Primary School (70.6)
Key details
- LA
- Herefordshire, County of
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 218
- Pupils
- 212
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 96
- FSM %
- 17.50
- Open date
- 2024-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 212 | 116 | 96 | 218 | 17.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 218 |
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