St James Infant School

A good academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James Infant School.

Daventry, NN114AG Ofsted: Good Age 3-8 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

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KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
90 St James Street
Daventry, NN114AG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144178
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
90 St James Street, Daventry, NN11 4AG
Age range
3-8
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INMAT
Capacity
212 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
183
Free School Meals
21.1% (39 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
183 pupils
3-8

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Kindness Inclusion Teamwork Democracy Rule of Law Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs Mutual Respect Individual Liberty

St James follows the SACRE locally agreed syllabus for Religious Education, focusing on Christianity alongside other principal religions represented in British society; in EYFS, learning explores similarities between themselves and others, and in KS1, pupils learn to identify similarities between Christianity and other religions through family, neighbourhood and special times.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher: St James is an inclusive and nurturing school that aims to empower every child to become a lifelong learner. The vision is 'being the best we can be' with values of Respect, Kindness, Inclusion and Teamwork at its heart, and a strong commitment to inclusive education and community links.

Facilities

Poppies Pre-School has its own building at the bottom of the playground with a self-contained garden.

Curriculum Highlights

Read, Write Inc phonics Power Maths for maths The Write Stuff writing program The Big Question Curriculum Outdoor learning and Forest School SMSC with No Outsiders and British Values Religious Education following SACRE syllabus

Wraparound Care

Brambles Wrap Around Care is available; details are not provided on the page.

SEND Provision

The school provides SEND support; an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is provided for all children on the SEND register; they involve Teaching Assistants and external agencies as needed; support is designed to meet individual needs within normal class activity where possible.

Admissions Criteria

Starting in Reception: Applications are via West Northamptonshire Council; portals open 10 September 2025; deadline 15 January 2026; late applications may be submitted; National Offer Day is 16 April 2026. Starting in Pre-School: Children can start at age 3 with three entry points in September, January and April; 15-hour and 30-hour funded spaces are available where space allows; for 30-hour funded spaces, a lunch provision charge of £2.50 for 30 minutes applies; registration forms can be collected from the Pre-School lead or school office.

Financial Information

For 30-hour funded spaces, the daily charge for 30 minutes of lunch provision is £2.50.

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