Is St James Church of England Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 46th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St James Church of England Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 45% of pupils at St James Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St James Church of England Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St James Church of England Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St James Church of England Primary Academy

Brook End, Longdon, Rugeley, WS15 4PL

Local ranking46th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 45.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 91.0%
Writing (Expected): 64.0%
Maths (Expected): 64.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 64.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 91
Boys: 46 (45%)
Girls: 57 (55%)
Capacity: 105 (98% full)
SEND: 18.7%
FSM Eligible: 6.6%
EAL: 5.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.1%
SEN Support: 17.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,363/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.1%
Mixed Other: 6.6%
White Other: 3.3%

90.1%

White British

6.6%

Mixed Other

3.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01543490378

exec.principal@st-james.staffs.sch.uk

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Brook End

Rugeley, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 143347
UKPRN: 10057709
Establishment No.: 3081
Trust: ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST

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