Saint James' Church of England Primary School, Southampton

In its own words: "We framed our School's values around the Christian values of Love , Respect and Courage . We developed and agreed these values with input from all shareholders in the school, including teachers, LSAs, governors and children. At Saint James we accept challenges, take risks and work to make positive changes in ourselves and our community."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, karate and Lego.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 20 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Saint James' Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (72% in reading, 73% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Saint James' Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 105 named it as one of their preferences, for 73 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Saint James' Church of England Primary School are Wellstead Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 82% maths); Harefield Primary School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 72% maths); Kanes Hill Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 77% maths); and Moorlands Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 47% maths).

Saint James' Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 63 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 15 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Hedge End Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Pavilions (outside), 360 metres away.

In 2024/25, Saint James' Church of England Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Saint James' Church of England Primary School are Woodlands Community College (1 mile), Wildern School (1.3 miles) and Deer Park School (1.8 miles).