St James Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-8 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 90 St James Street Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4AG |
| Reference Number | 144178 |
St James Infant School is performing well overall, with a 'Good' rating in all areas except for Early Years provision, which has been rated as 'Outstanding'. The school is characterized by a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and supported. Pupils are encouraged to develop values such as teamwork, fairness, and respect, contributing to their strong personal development and good behavior. Despite this positive performance, there are some areas that require attention, particularly in ensuring all pupils retain and recall what they have learned across the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 199 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.26%
Girls: 48.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| 2 | 23 | 32 | 55 |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.8% |
| White, Other | 20.6% |
| Indian | 5% |
| African | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as St James Infant School | |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 27 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a high-quality reading experience linked to the curriculum.
- The Early Years provision is exceptional, fostering independence and collaboration.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is of high quality.
- The school encourages a caring and inclusive atmosphere that values all students.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and present information clearly.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, not all pupils are recalling what they have learned effectively.
- Teachers are not consistently checking when to move pupils' learning on.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Abbey CofE Academy
Vicar Lane, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4GD |
0.38 miles |
|
E-ACT The Grange School
Staverton Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4HW |
0.54 miles |
|
Falconer's Hill Infant School
Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QF |
0.55 miles |
|
Falconer's Hill Academy
Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QF |
0.59 miles |
|
Ashby Fields Primary School
Wimborne Place, Ashby Fields, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0YP |
1.26 miles |
|
Monksmoor Park Church of England Primary School
Croxden Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 2PD |
1.6 miles |
|
Newnham Primary School
School Hill, Newnham, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3HG |
1.76 miles |
|
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Primary School
Glebe Lane, Staverton, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JF |
1.89 miles |
|
Badby School
School Lane, Badby, Northamptonshire, NN11 3AJ |
2.14 miles |
|
Welton Church of England Academy
Well Lane, Welton, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 2JZ |
2.47 miles |
|
Braunston Church of England Primary School
Barby Road, Braunston, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 7HF |
3.1 miles |
|
Weedon Bec Primary School
West Street, Weedon, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4QU |
3.98 miles |
|
Long Buckby Junior School
South Close, Long Buckby, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7PX |
4.65 miles |
|
Flore Church of England Primary School
The Avenue, Flore, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4LZ |
4.72 miles |
|
Long Buckby Infant School
High Street, Long Buckby, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7RE |
4.9 miles |
|
Barby Church of England Primary School
Daventry Road, Barby, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8TR |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Daventry Hill School
Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QE |
0.34 miles |
|
The Parker E-ACT Academy
Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QE |
0.59 miles |
|
DSLV E-ACT Academy
Hawke Road, Southbrook, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4LJ |
0.67 miles |