St James the Great Church of England Primary School

About St James the Great Church of England Primary School

St James the Great Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 456 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 September 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

456 / 420 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 September 2019

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

Guildford Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RA

Phone

01206865747

Head Teacher

Lucy Turner

Website

www.st-james-colchester-essex.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St James the Great Church of England Primary School?

St James the Great Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does St James the Great Church of England Primary School have?

St James the Great Church of England Primary School has 456 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St James the Great Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St James the Great Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 September 2019).

How does St James the Great Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

48% of pupils at St James the Great Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St James the Great Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St James the Great Church of England Primary School is part of THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is St James the Great Church of England Primary School?

St James the Great Church of England Primary School is located at Guildford Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RA.