St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary voluntary-aided school in Tunbridge Wells, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 72% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 632 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 7.0%, 2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.1%.
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At St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
90% met the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths.
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.1%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 7.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 632 pupils on roll.
2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
243/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
103/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Tunbridge Wells Rail Station
1.0km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.