St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham

About St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham

Enabling every child to thrive and succeed. We want all children to thrive and succeed socially, culturally and academically in order to be prepared for the next phase of their education.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Lizzie Martin

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 23 responses • 43.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95.7% positive 4.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

91.3% positive 4.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

100% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

78.2% positive 8.7% negative

My child does well at this school

87% positive 13.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 23 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

2.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

27.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

64.0%

Reading

Avg score: 104.0

27.0%

Maths

Avg score: 95.0

45.0%

Writing

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2023

5.0

"Wonderful school, friendly staff!"

My son has been at St James' for 18 months and we've had a great experience. The facilities are lovely and the staff are so welcoming and supportive. I particularly like the emphasis on British values and the opportunities for the children to participate in Forest Schools.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2023

5.0

"Great school, a bit too traditional for me"

We moved to the area last year and my daughter joined St James'. The school has a lovely atmosphere and the teachers are very dedicated. I do wish they would be a bit more innovative with their approach to learning, but overall it's a great school and I'm glad we made the switch.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha L Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 20, 2023

5.0

"Excellent education and values"

My son has thrived at St James' and I'm so grateful for the education he's received. The school's emphasis on kindness, respect and responsibility has really made a difference to his attitude and behavior. The teachers are superb and I've always felt welcome at the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

4.0

"Good school, but could be improved"

My daughter attended St James' for two years and we had a generally positive experience. The school is well-organized and the staff are friendly, but I did feel that the curriculum could be a bit more engaging. Overall, it's a good school and I would recommend it to others.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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