St James' Church of England Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Pokesdown Hill Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DW |
| Phone | 01202426696 |
| Reference Number | 140760 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 399 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.13%
Girls: 49.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 2 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 3 | 31 | 31 | 62 |
| 4 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 5 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 6 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.2% |
| African | 9.8% |
| White, Other | 8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-03-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-24 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-06-27 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-04-03 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as St James' Church of England Primary School | ||
| 2013-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-08 | 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 | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | 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 | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Pokesdown Community Primary School
Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS |
0.32 miles |
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Avonwood Primary School
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB |
0.49 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX |
0.49 miles |
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Stourfield Infant School
Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS |
0.6 miles |
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Stourfield Junior School
Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG |
0.6 miles |
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King's Park Academy
Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB |
0.86 miles |
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Park School
43-49 Queens Park South Drive, Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ |
1.1 miles |
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St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School
St Clement's Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DZ |
1.2 miles |
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Bethany Church of England Junior School
Knole Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DJ |
1.27 miles |
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Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Jewell Road, Townsend, Jewell Academy, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT |
1.38 miles |
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Christchurch Junior School
Clarendon Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AA |
1.59 miles |
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Christchurch Infant School
Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AE |
1.62 miles |
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Malmesbury Park Primary School
Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU |
1.75 miles |
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Queen's Park Infant Academy
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU |
1.91 miles |
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The Priory Church of England Primary School
Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HX |
1.92 miles |
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St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Rolls Drive, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4NA |
1.96 miles |
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Queen's Park Academy
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PU |
1.98 miles |
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Twynham Primary School
Marsh Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2NH |
2.07 miles |
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3BY |
2.23 miles |
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Muscliff Primary School
Broadway Lane, Throop, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0AB |
2.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Avonbourne Girls Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY |
0.49 miles |
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Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ |
0.51 miles |
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Tregonwell Academy
Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QP |
0.56 miles |
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Bournemouth Collegiate School
College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY |
0.6 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH |
1.42 miles |
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW |
1.62 miles |
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Twynham School
Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF |
1.7 miles |
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Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ |
1.86 miles |
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Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY |
1.96 miles |
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Connie Rothman Learning Centre
Christchurch Christian Centre, Millhams Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DN |
1.97 miles |
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Linwood School
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ |
2.08 miles |
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Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PA |
2.13 miles |
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The Stable School
12 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AQ |
2.3 miles |
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Kings Bournemouth
58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LD |
2.48 miles |
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The Grange School
Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU |
2.94 miles |
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Parkfield School
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6DF |
3.04 miles |
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Glenmoor Academy
Beswick Avenue, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4EX |
3.16 miles |
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Winton Academy
Winton Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HT |
3.2 miles |
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Talbot Heath School
Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ |
3.47 miles |
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Portfield School
Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BP |
3.8 miles |