St James' Church of England Academy, Hull
St James' Church of England Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hull, part of Heartwood Learning Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 42nd-highest of the 85 schools in Hull with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kingston upon Hull, City of (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St James' Church of England Academy in detail
St James' Church of England Academy in its own words
In its own words: "At St James’ Church of England Academy, we develop a life-long love of learning and we persevere to reach our ambitions. We are at the heart of our community, and with respect and kindness , we work together to ensure everyone becomes the best that they can be in all areas of their life."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I believe that every child deserves an inspiring education in a safe, stimulating and engaging environment, which encourages independent reflection. Every child matters, every moment of every day."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £1.50 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St James' Church of England Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in Kingston upon Hull, City of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (76% in reading, 79% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St James' Church of England Academy
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put St James' Church of England Academy as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St James' Church of England Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St James' Church of England Academy are Dorchester Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); East Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 88% maths); Neasden Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); and St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 77% maths).
St James' Church of England Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Dorchester Primary SchoolEast Park Primary SchoolNeasden Primary SchoolSt Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy
The trust
St James' Church of England Academy is one of 14 schools run by Heartwood Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
35.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 9.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hull Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tweendykes School, 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St James' Church of England Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St James' Church of England Academy issued 3 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St James' Church of England Academy are Winifred Holtby Academy (0.3 miles), Malet Lambert (0.9 miles) and Lift Kingswood (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2018 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
35.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 79% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St James' Church of England Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St James' Church of England Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St James' Church of England Academy is in Kingston upon Hull, City of; for families living there:
Apply to Kingston upon Hull, City of for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 26
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 20 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of is 34.5 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
191 pupils
210 places
19 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hull
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hull
Across Kingston upon Hull, City of council
Places available
3,375
Applications
2,583
Got 1st preference
95.2%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Kingston upon Hull, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
197
Total Pupils
98
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,094
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,966
Per pupil
£1282k
Total funding
£98k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
19.4%
Persistent absence
165
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St James' Church of England Academy
Questions parents ask about St James' Church of England Academy
What are SATs results like at St James' Church of England Academy?
Of the pupils at St James' Church of England Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is St James' Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St James' Church of England Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St James' Church of England Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St James' Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, Kingston upon Hull, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St James' Church of England Academy?
St James' Church of England Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St James' Church of England Academy?
Classes at St James' Church of England Academy average 23.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St James' Church of England Academy?
St James' Church of England Academy has around 197 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St James' Church of England Academy?
6.4% of sessions were missed at St James' Church of England Academy in 2024/25. 19.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St James' Church of England Academy?
Apply through Kingston upon Hull, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming St James' Church of England Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St James' Church of England Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 20 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of is 34.5 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St James' Church of England Academy?
St James' Church of England Academy is at Dorchester Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 6BD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)