St James' Church of England Primary Academy

About St James' Church of England Primary Academy

St James' Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 404 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

404 / 420 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Pokesdown Hill, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6DW

Phone

01202426696

Principal

Alastair Brown

Website

www.stjamescebournemouth.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St James' Church of England Primary Academy?

St James' Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does St James' Church of England Primary Academy have?

St James' Church of England Primary Academy has 404 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St James' Church of England Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at St James' Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St James' Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St James' Church of England Primary Academy is part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St James' Church of England Primary Academy?

St James' Church of England Primary Academy is located at Pokesdown Hill, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 6DW.