SchoolScoresSt James' CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Vicarage Road, Hereford, HR1 2QN
01432 273961 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 7 June 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
69% — 6 points above the Herefordshire, County of average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Herefordshire, County of. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 59 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 15.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 12.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 10.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.3 | 18.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 84% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 31 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 68% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Martin's Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2017, before conversion) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lord Scudamore Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's RC Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Riverside Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marlbrook Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hampton Dene Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadlands Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis Xavier's Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St James' CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James' CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 June 2023.
How did St James' CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St James' CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put St James' CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151073.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.