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 School15 hours ago
A massive THANK YOU to our amazing PTA for organising such a wonderful, fun-filled event. Our school community truly shone.

We also want to give a huge shout-out to all our dedicated staff members for staying late to join in the fun, and to all our incredible children, parents, and carers for your ongoing support and contributions to our school.

A fantastic time was truly had by all—singing, dancing, and celebrating together as one big, beautiful family!
#SchoolCommunity #AutumnDisco #OneBigFamily #PTA #WatergroveTrust #providingmore#SchoolFun
St James C.E. Primary School
St James C.E. Primary School3 days ago
Year 4 have had such a busy time recently. They have been writing up their 'Ship's log entry' for English, based on the novel Kensuke's Kingdom. We had on beach soundtracks and LED candles to set the atmosphere and the children produced some incredible writing!

In Computing, we looked at the internet, how it works, permissions and safety. We have enjoyed making our own content on websites like Chromelab and Paintbox.

In Geography we have been revisiting our understanding of key Geographical terms like hemisphere, continent, equator etc and we have also focussed on Catalonia, Spain, looking at the difference in landscapes (pyrenees, Costa Brava and Ebo river) and at the impact of tourism on Catalonia. We sorted facts into 'positive' or 'negative' impact.

In Maths we have been working hard to get to grips with understanding place value and adding 4 digit numbers. Children have used their place value charts and pictorial representations to help their understanding.

Wow year 4, you are all working so hard! Keep up the good work 👏

#WatergroveTrust #providingmore #CommittedToExcellence
St James C.E. Primary School
St James C.E. Primary School3 days ago
🍁 Autumn Disco this Wednesday 🍁

The Reception, Year 1 and Year 2: please bring cash to school to hand to your child's class teacher and clothes in a labelled bag.

The Year 3/4/5/6: please bring cash to the entrance door (hall). Any children attending after school club who will be attending the disco, please bring their party clothes in a bag too.

Children should come to school in uniform/PE kit as normal for the school day.

See you there! 🪩