What did Ofsted judge St James Church of England Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St James Church of England Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

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

St James Church of England Primary Academy has 176 pupils on roll.

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

St James Church of England Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St James Church of England Primary Academy located?

St James Church of England Primary Academy is located in Rochester, ME3 0BS, Medway.

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?

Distance did not decide places at St James Church of England Primary Academy for 2024-25 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92% 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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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2024-25 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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St James Church of England Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St James Church of England Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St James Church of England Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St James Church of England Primary Academy?: St James Church of England Primary Academy has 176 pupils on roll.
What ages does St James Church of England Primary Academy take?: St James Church of England Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St James Church of England Primary Academy located?: St James Church of England Primary Academy is located in Rochester, ME3 0BS, Medway.
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?: Distance did not decide places at St James Church of England Primary Academy for 2024-25 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at St James Church of England Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92% 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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St James Church of England Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St James Church of England Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St James Church of England Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St James Church of England Primary Academy?: St James Church of England Primary Academy has 176 pupils on roll.
What ages does St James Church of England Primary Academy take?: St James Church of England Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St James Church of England Primary Academy located?: St James Church of England Primary Academy is located in Rochester, ME3 0BS, Medway.
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?: Distance did not decide places at St James Church of England Primary Academy for 2024-25 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at St James Church of England Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92% 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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