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

St James' Church of England Primary School has 212 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

St James' Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).

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

69% of pupils at St James' Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

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

Yes — St James' Church of England Primary School is part of ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St James' Church of England Primary School?

St James' Church of England Primary School is located at Vicarage Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2QN.

St James' Church of England Primary School

Vicarage Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2QN

Outstanding

Inspected 7 June 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

69%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

212

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St James' Church of England Primary School

St James' Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 212 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Herefordshire, County of →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 212 / 218 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

17.4%

Free school meals

14.2%

EAL

1.4%

SEN support

12.3%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

69%

Expected standard (RWM)

17%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.5%

Overall absence

7.5%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

8.71

Teachers (FTE)

24.3

Pupils per teacher

6.88

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£46,486

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

1.6

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,236

Spend per pupil

£6,208

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Vicarage Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2QN
Phone: 01432273961
Headteacher: Rosie Matli
Website: https://www.stjamesceschool.org/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St James' Church of England Primary School?: St James' Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St James' Church of England Primary School have?: St James' Church of England Primary School has 212 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St James' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?: St James' Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).
How does St James' Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 69% of pupils at St James' Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St James' Church of England Primary School is part of ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary School?: St James' Church of England Primary School is located at Vicarage Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2QN.

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