St James and St John CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Buckingham, South East MK18 5JE · Buckinghamshire
#609 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#3318 of 15,697 nationally
About St James and St John CofE Primary School
St James and St John CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Buckingham, in the Buckinghamshire local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 144 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 73.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 609th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (90th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 144; capacity filled 86.7%.
There are 16 schools in Buckingham; St James and St John CofE Primary School ranks 5th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)69%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)19%
- 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%)11.8%
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 St James and St John CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 144
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 86.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 69%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 19%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St James and St John CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Akeley Wood Senior School
Bycell Road · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
380 students · 1.7 km away
Maids Moreton Church of England School
Maids Moreton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
97 students · 1.9 km away
Buckingham Primary School
Buckingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
354 students · 1.9 km away
Stowe School
Buckingham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
876 students · 2.0 km away
George Grenville Academy
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
186 students · 2.6 km away
Buckingham School
Buckingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,110 students · 2.7 km away
Royal Latin School
Buckingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,326 students · 2.8 km away
Bourton Meadow Academy
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
571 students · 3.1 km away
Lace Hill Academy
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
218 students · 3.9 km away
Roundwood Primary School
Buckingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students · 4.0 km away
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145 students
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145 students
Long Mead Community Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St James and St John CofE Primary School a good school?
St James and St John CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 73.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #609 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 St James and St John CofE Primary School rank in South East?
St James and St John CofE Primary School ranks #609 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #3318 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James and St John CofE Primary School?
St James and St John CofE Primary School had 144 students in 2025.
Is St James and St John CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St James and St John CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St James and St John CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James and St John CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.