St James CofE Primary School, Weybridge
St James CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Weybridge. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 62nd-highest of the 210 schools in Surrey with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Surrey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St James CofE Primary School in detail
St James CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The work of the Governing Body at St James is to support and provide direction to the school in its efforts to attain the very best education possible for the children in our care. We are passionate about our roles and help maintain the vision and values that make St James such a special place of learning for our children."
From the headteacher's welcome: "St James is a happy, caring and friendly school, welcoming children from four to eleven years old."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at St James CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St James CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put St James CofE Primary School as their first choice and 154 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 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 CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St James CofE Primary School are Manby Lodge Infant School (0.4 miles, Good); Oatlands School (0.5 miles, Good); St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, Weybridge (0.5 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths); and Cleves School (1 mile, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St James CofE Primary School.
Manby Lodge Infant SchoolOatlands SchoolSt Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, WeybridgeCleves School
What parents say
174 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St James CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 58% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (58%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Weybridge Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vaillant Road (adjacent), 380 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St James CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th 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 CofE Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St James CofE Primary School are Heathside School (1 mile) and Thamesmead School (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from February 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St James provides a nurturing, happy learning environment where children feel safe and supported. The school excels in reading through expert phonics teaching and daily reading lessons, and offers ambitious learning across all subjects with strong adaptations to help every child succeed, including those with special needs. Children benefit from numerous enrichment opportunities, leadership roles, and a thoughtful curriculum that develops respectful, responsible citizens.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and staff listen to their concerns through the worry monster system
- High expectations for achievement with a broad, carefully sequenced curriculum that prepares pupils well for the next stage
- Expert teaching of reading using precision phonics, with daily fluency and comprehension lessons ensuring pupils read widely
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, allowing them to access the ambitious curriculum and same wider experiences as peers
- Well-planned personal, social and health education that develops respectful attitudes and leadership skills
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' checks on pupils' knowledge and understanding are not always precise, meaning some pupils move on to new concepts before grasping foundational knowledge
- Need to ensure staff have consistent skills in making precise learning checks across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff taking pupils' concerns seriously and creating a caring environment where pupils feel listened to.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument lessons, clubs, allotment gardening, mindfulness garden, eco-council
St James CofE Primary School has maintained its good standards with a nurturing approach that makes pupils happy and engaged. The school has a broad, ambitious curriculum with high expectations and strong support for all learners, including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
18.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
174 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 72% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
28.8
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St James CofE Primary School.
- The Gap Club Breakfast, After School & Holiday Club @ St George's School Weybridge460m away · Not yet graded
- PS Sports Coaching830m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St James CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Surrey. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 19 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St James CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St James CofE Primary School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 18 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
3 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 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
92%
Near capacity
416 pupils
450 places
34 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Weybridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Weybridge
Across Surrey council
Places available
13,004
Applications
11,426
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
60
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
17.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
409
Total Pupils
201
Boys
208
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,126
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,141
Per pupil
£2354k
Total funding
£100k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
6.9%
Persistent absence
364
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 CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St James CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St James CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St James CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is St James CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St James CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St James CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St James CofE Primary School?
St James CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 450 places.
How big are the classes at St James CofE Primary School?
Classes at St James CofE Primary School average 29.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St James CofE Primary School?
St James CofE Primary School has around 409 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St James CofE Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at St James CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 6.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St James CofE Primary School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming St James CofE Primary School 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.
Does St James CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St James CofE Primary School: The Gap Club Breakfast, After School & Holiday Club @ St George's School Weybridge (460m away, registered, not yet graded) and PS Sports Coaching (830m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are St James CofE Primary School's term dates?
St James CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Surrey. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 19 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near St James CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 18 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 3 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St James CofE Primary School?
St James CofE Primary School is at Grotto Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8PL.
Sources: Surrey term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)