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

St James' Church of England Primary Academy has 404 pupils on roll.

What ages does St James' Church of England Primary Academy take?

St James' Church of England Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St James' Church of England Primary Academy located?

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

How do I apply to St James' Church of England Primary Academy?

St James' Church of England Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St James' Church of England Primary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — St James' Church of England Primary Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St James' Church of England Primary Academy?

On offer day for 2024-25 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St James' Church of England Primary Academy was 1.283 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at St James' Church of England Primary Academy?

When St James' Church of England Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, children who were previously looked after or Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (note 1); 2. Siblings — Siblings [note 4] of children on the roll of St. James CE Primary Academy at the time of admission; 3. Staff children — Children of parents [note 2] who have been members of staff at St. James' CE Primary Academy continuously [note 5] for the two years prior to the application for admission; or staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that applicants cannot be prioritised using distance as detailed above, above because the distance measurements are the same, the Trust will use random allocation to decide which children will be offered the remaining places.

What is the largest ethnic background at St James' Church of England Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.8% of pupils at St James' Church of England Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St James' Church of England Primary Academy: Catchment 2026

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2024-25 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at St James' Church of England Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, children who were previously looked after or Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (note 1).
2Siblings — Siblings [note 4] of children on the roll of St. James CE Primary Academy at the time of admission.
3Staff children — Children of parents [note 2] who have been members of staff at St. James' CE Primary Academy continuously [note 5] for the two years prior to the application for admission; or staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Exceptional medical/social need — (For applicants in the normal admission round) Children or families with an exceptional medical and / or social need (see note 6). Supporting evidence from a professional is required such as a doctor and / or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. The evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that makes it essential that the child attends the academy rather than any other. If evidence is not submitted by the application deadline, the medical and / or social need cannot be considered.
5Community/catchment area — Children living within the community area that has been designated to the academy.
6Any other children

If two applications tie: In the event that applicants cannot be prioritised using distance as detailed above, above because the distance measurements are the same, the Trust will use random allocation to decide which children will be offered the remaining places.

Before applying oversubscription criteria, a place is allocated for any child with an EHCP naming the school. Within each oversubscription criterion, if over-subscribed, priority is given to children whose home address is nearest to the academy measured by the Local Authority's computerised measuring system (flats treated as equidistant).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St James' Church of England Primary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary Academy?: St James' Church of England Primary Academy has 404 pupils on roll.
What ages does St James' Church of England Primary Academy take?: St James' Church of England Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary Academy located?: St James' Church of England Primary Academy is located in Bournemouth, BH7 6DW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
How do I apply to St James' Church of England Primary Academy?: St James' Church of England Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St James' Church of England Primary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St James' Church of England Primary Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St James' Church of England Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St James' Church of England Primary Academy was 1.283 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St James' Church of England Primary Academy?: When St James' Church of England Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, children who were previously looked after or Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (note 1); 2. Siblings — Siblings [note 4] of children on the roll of St. James CE Primary Academy at the time of admission; 3. Staff children — Children of parents [note 2] who have been members of staff at St. James' CE Primary Academy continuously [note 5] for the two years prior to the application for admission; or staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that applicants cannot be prioritised using distance as detailed above, above because the distance measurements are the same, the Trust will use random allocation to decide which children will be offered the remaining places.
What is the largest ethnic background at St James' Church of England Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.8% of pupils at St James' Church of England Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St James' Church of England Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, children who were previously looked after or Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (note 1).
2Siblings — Siblings [note 4] of children on the roll of St. James CE Primary Academy at the time of admission.
3Staff children — Children of parents [note 2] who have been members of staff at St. James' CE Primary Academy continuously [note 5] for the two years prior to the application for admission; or staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Exceptional medical/social need — (For applicants in the normal admission round) Children or families with an exceptional medical and / or social need (see note 6). Supporting evidence from a professional is required such as a doctor and / or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. The evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that makes it essential that the child attends the academy rather than any other. If evidence is not submitted by the application deadline, the medical and / or social need cannot be considered.
5Community/catchment area — Children living within the community area that has been designated to the academy.
6Any other children

St James' Church of England Primary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary Academy?: St James' Church of England Primary Academy has 404 pupils on roll.
What ages does St James' Church of England Primary Academy take?: St James' Church of England Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary Academy located?: St James' Church of England Primary Academy is located in Bournemouth, BH7 6DW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
How do I apply to St James' Church of England Primary Academy?: St James' Church of England Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St James' Church of England Primary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St James' Church of England Primary Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St James' Church of England Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St James' Church of England Primary Academy was 1.283 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St James' Church of England Primary Academy?: When St James' Church of England Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, children who were previously looked after or Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (note 1); 2. Siblings — Siblings [note 4] of children on the roll of St. James CE Primary Academy at the time of admission; 3. Staff children — Children of parents [note 2] who have been members of staff at St. James' CE Primary Academy continuously [note 5] for the two years prior to the application for admission; or staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that applicants cannot be prioritised using distance as detailed above, above because the distance measurements are the same, the Trust will use random allocation to decide which children will be offered the remaining places.
What is the largest ethnic background at St James' Church of England Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.8% of pupils at St James' Church of England Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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