COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE

Welcome to St. James’ CE Primary School

We are a school community that is ‘Committed to Excellence’ in all aspects of our work. We strive for the best possible academic outcomes for all children and deliver an engaging curriculum full of exciting opportunities. Most importantly, we work tirelessly with families to create children that we are proud to say are from St.James’. This website will provide you with an overview of our school, but would encourage prospective parents to visit our fantastic setting and see what makes St.James’ so special.

WHAT MAKES ST JAMES’ SPECIAL

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Curriculum

At St James’ CE Primary School we aim to provide the children with a curriculum which is broad, well balanced and above all
stimulates the children to learn.

In addition to acquiring skills
and knowledge, we aim to help the children to grow in confidence and maturity so that they can enter secondary school, and later, adulthood with the ability to pursue wholeheartedly, academic, social and cultural activities.

It is a curriculum which is both coherent and cohesive.

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St. James’ Child

Our children are at the forefront of everything we do at St James’. We strive for the best possible academic outcomes for
all children and deliver an engaging curriculum full of exciting opportunities which promote a life-long love of learning.

Most importantly, we work tirelessly with families to create independent learners who are adaptable, questioning, curious
and confident in their own ability to achieve their full potential, and children that we are proud to say are from St. James.

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Community

The spirit of community at St James’ is one of its defining features. Founded on a Church of England tradition the school welcomes children of all faiths and beliefs to a community that emphasises values of spiritual awareness, understanding and respect for others.

We celebrate achievement and individuality,
providing a diverse range of experiences that encourages children to understand the value of working together and recognising the talents and contributions of their peers.

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St James C.E. Primary School
St James C.E. Primary School9 hours ago
Today, St Andrew's C.E. Primary School and Nursery hosted the annual Watergrove Wellbeing Summit, bringing together learners from across our family of schools for a day dedicated to connection, community, and personal growth.

Centred around the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, the summit offered an energising mix of activities designed to help young people balance care for themselves with care for others. From mindful listening and quiet reflection to fast-paced team games that sparked collaboration and joy, the day highlighted how small everyday actions can create a stronger, more supportive community.

A true highlight of the day was seeing our learners take the lead, confidently guiding their peers through sessions alongside workshops hosted by colleagues. Beyond stepping out of their comfort zones to try new things, pupils forged warm connections and built new friendships across our Trust schools.

Thank you to everyone at St Andrew’s CE Primary for hosting such a vibrant event, and to all the staff and young leaders who made the day such a success.

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St James C.E. Primary School
St James C.E. Primary School10 hours ago
🌟 Celebration Time! 🌟

Today we held our very first Celebration Assembly of the new school year, and it was wonderful to welcome our brilliant families back into school!

A massive WELL DONE to our Superstars of the Week! We are so proud of your hard work, keep shining bright!

We also want to say a huge THANK YOU to our unbelievable Teaching Assistants. School simply wouldn’t be the same without your dedication, patience, and kindness. We appreciate everything you do! 💙

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St James C.E. Primary School
St James C.E. Primary School18 hours ago
Today, on #NationalTeachingAssistantsDay, we want to shine a bright light on the remarkable Teaching Assistants across all nine of our Watergrove Trust schools.

From providing one-to-one encouragement and breaking down tricky tasks, to offering a reassuring face at the start of a busy day, our TAs are the relational heart of our classrooms.

You don’t just support learning; you build confidence, create belonging, and help enable life in all its fullness across our community.

To all our Teaching Assistants: thank you for everything you do, every single day. 💙

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St James C.E. Primary School