Saint James' Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Southampton, South East SO30 3EG · Hampshire
#1063 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#5986 of 15,697 nationally
About Saint James' Church of England Primary School
Saint James' Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Southampton, in the Hampshire local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 570 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 59.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1063rd of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 570; capacity filled 87.2%.
There are 135 schools in Southampton; Saint James' Church of England Primary School ranks 48th of 133 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)64%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)17.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Saint James' Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 570
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 64%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Saint James' Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Wellstead Primary School
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414 students · 1.3 km away
Woodlands Community College
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907 students · 1.5 km away
Harefield Primary School
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397 students · 1.9 km away
Kanes Hill Primary School
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373 students · 2.0 km away
Moorlands Primary School
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393 students · 2.0 km away
Shamblehurst Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
404 students · 2.0 km away
Townhill Infant School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
143 students · 2.1 km away
Wildern School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,674 students · 2.2 km away
Townhill Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
210 students · 2.2 km away
Berrywood Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
631 students · 2.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Saint James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
Saint James' Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 59.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1063 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Saint James' Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Saint James' Church of England Primary School ranks #1063 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #5986 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Saint James' Church of England Primary School?
Saint James' Church of England Primary School had 570 students in 2025.
Is Saint James' Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Saint James' Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Saint James' Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Saint James' Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.