St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Sandrock Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3PR |
| Phone | 01892523006 |
| Reference Number | 118725 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 629 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.17%
Girls: 51.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 48 | 89 |
| 2 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
| 3 | 47 | 44 | 91 |
| 4 | 38 | 53 | 91 |
| 5 | 33 | 57 | 90 |
| 6 | 47 | 43 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.1% |
| White, Other | 10.8% |
| Indian | 6.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-04-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Hawkenbury Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5BW |
0.32 miles |
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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Quarry Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EY |
0.4 miles |
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Claremont Primary School
Banner Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5EB |
0.56 miles |
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The Wells Free School
King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA |
0.62 miles |
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Temple Grove Academy
Friars Way, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3UA |
0.8 miles |
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The Mead School
16 Frant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN |
1.03 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Cunningham Road, St John's Ce Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9EW |
1.03 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Wilman Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9AL |
1.07 miles |
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Rose Hill School
Coniston Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SY |
1.28 miles |
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St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Powder Mill Lane, High Brooms, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9DY |
1.31 miles |
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Broadwater Down Primary School
Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RP |
1.39 miles |
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Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU |
1.41 miles |
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Skinners' Kent Primary School
The Avenue, Knights Wood, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3GS |
1.56 miles |
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Southborough CofE Primary School
Broomhill Park Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0JY |
1.7 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Ramslye Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8LN |
1.73 miles |
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Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School
High Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8RZ |
2.05 miles |
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Frant Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Frant, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, TN3 9DX |
2.54 miles |
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Pembury School
Lower Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4EB |
2.56 miles |
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Holmewood House School
Barrow Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0EB |
2.58 miles |
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Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Langton Road, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0NP |
2.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Beechwood School
12 Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD |
0.54 miles |
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The Skinners' School
St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9PG |
0.82 miles |
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Skinners' Kent Academy
Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY |
0.88 miles |
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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9UJ |
0.99 miles |
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Oakley School
Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4NE |
1.26 miles |
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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XB |
1.26 miles |
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Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH |
1.28 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic School
Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL |
1.34 miles |
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Broomhill Bank School
Broomhill Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB |
1.82 miles |
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Meadows School
London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0RJ |
2.24 miles |
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Kent College Pembury
Old Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX |
2.98 miles |
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Weald of Kent Grammar School
Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JP |
3.42 miles |
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Tonbridge Grammar School
Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR |
3.45 miles |
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Nexus Foundation Special School
Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA |
3.61 miles |
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Hillview School for Girls
Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE |
3.72 miles |
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The Judd School
Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PN |
3.73 miles |
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Leigh Academy Tonbridge
Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PH |
3.76 miles |
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Tonbridge School
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4.54 miles |