St James' Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cheltenham, South West GL50 2RS · Gloucestershire
#675 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#6357 of 15,697 nationally
About St James' Church of England Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Cheltenham, in the Gloucestershire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 408 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 57.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 675th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (90th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (36th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 408; capacity filled 97.1%.
There are 63 schools in Cheltenham; St James' Church of England Primary School ranks 30th of 58 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)59%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- 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%)6.9%
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' Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 408
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 59%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St James' Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,846 students · 489 m away
Warden Hill Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students · 675 m away
The High School Leckhampton
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
759 students · 915 m away
Dean Close Preparatory School
Cheltenham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
436 students · 1.0 km away
Greatfield Park Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students · 1.1 km away
Dean Close School
Cheltenham · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
488 students · 1.1 km away
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
630 students · 1.4 km away
Dean Close Airthrie
CHELTENHAM · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
52 students · 1.4 km away
Naunton Park Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
402 students · 1.4 km away
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,134 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
407 students
Threemilestone School
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409 students
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Victoria Park Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Brook Field Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Churchfield Church School
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 57.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #675 of 1,695 in South West. 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' Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
St James' Church of England Primary School ranks #675 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #6357 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School had 408 students in 2025.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St James' Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St James' Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St 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.