A good academy sponsor led school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James Church of England Primary Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 101.0 | 101.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.5 per year)
Up 2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"We Grow Together"
As a Church of England primary academy, St James' is distinctively Christian in its ethos and outlook and inclusive to all. The school teaches the Diocese programme of study for Religious Education, places worship in day-to-day life, and operates with a Christian foundation that emphasises Giving, Loving and Honesty. The mustard-seed vision underpins growth, community, and service.
The Headteacher welcomes visitors and describes a happy, warm and welcoming environment where pupils are encouraged to aim high and learn creatively. The school emphasises a broad and balanced curriculum with trips, visits, productions and extracurricular activities, and values partnership with families and the wider community. The message closes with an invitation to get in touch and regards from Miss Cordingley.
Oversubscription priority at St James' includes: Looked After Children (and previously looked after children), Regular Church attendance (at least once a month for 12 months prior to application) at a church affiliated to Churches Together in England or Evangelical Alliance, Current family association (sibling at the school), Children of teaching staff (staff employed at the school for two+ years or recruited for a vacant post with skill shortages), Child’s health reasons supported by medical evidence, Nearness of the home to the school (shortest route by GIS-based measurement). If oversubscribed, at least 50% of places are allocated without reference to faith-based criteria. The local authority distance methodology is used and further details are in the LA Admissions Booklet.