St James' Church of England Aided Infant School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 2–7128 pupils

Leonard Street, DE23 8EGWebsite01332854984

Good128 pupilsAges 2–72.25mi catchment

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Good1y ago

Inspected May 2024

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Ages2 - 7

Pupils128

Good1y ago

Ages2 - 7

Pupils128

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 7

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

128 / 120 (107%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~26*

Head Teacher

Ms Luisa Pancisi

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2024

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Last distance: 2.25 miles (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

5.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.5%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence16.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support14.1%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans6.3%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder10 pupils (38%)

Speech, Language & Communication7 pupils (27%)

Not Assessed4 pupils (15%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (8%)

Other2 pupils (8%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)5

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)12

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils128

Free school meals22.7%

English as additional language83.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

Black African47.7%

Pakistani11.7%

White Other7.8%

Unclassified7.0%

Asian Other6.3%

Mixed Other3.9%

White British3.9%

Indian3.1%

Mixed White & African2.3%

Other1.6%

Gypsy/Roma1.6%

Bangladeshi1.6%

Black Other0.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.8%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2023

Spending Per Pupil

£7,816

total expenditure per pupil

+£416 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,668

Support staff£3,055

Premises£342

Energy£214

Learning resources£247

Income per pupil£8,207

2023-24

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