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

St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 632 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

72% of pupils at St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3PR

Good

Inspected 5 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

72%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

632

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 632 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 37.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 632 / 630 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

10.5%

Free school meals

37.8%

EAL

1.7%

SEN support

9.3%

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)

72%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

8.5%

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.

28.58

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

22.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

31.03

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

£44,963

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,031 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,864

Spend per pupil

£5,824

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: Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3PR
Phone: 01892523006
Executive Headteacher: John Tutt
Website: https://st-james.kent.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have?: St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 632 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?: St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).
How does St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 72% of pupils at St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?: St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is located at Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3PR.

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