PrimaryData as of May 2026

St James Church of England Primary School

Harlestone Road, St James, Northampton, NN5 7AG

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Church of England

Pupils

445

Ages

3-11

FSM

24.1%

Capacity

450

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2021

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

86.0%

Writing

76.0%

Maths

78.0%

RWM Combined

69.0%

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About St James Church of England Primary School

St James Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 445 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Harlestone Road, Northampton, NN5 7AG | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2021 — Good
Jan 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James Church of England Primary School

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

St James Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are St James Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

St James Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St James Church of England Primary School located?

St James Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN5 7AG).

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

St James Church of England Primary School has around 445 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St James Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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