St James CofE Primary School, Weybridge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 87%. Maths has improved from 72% to 84%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
409 pupils
420 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Weybridge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Weybridge
Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
13,213
Applications
12,004
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.60356%
Overall absence
6.86813%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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