St James CofE Primary School
Weybridge, KT13 8PL · Surrey · primary school
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97th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.1/10 against 3,685 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St James CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 409 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about St James CofE Primary School
Overview
The inspection confirms that St James CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils are described as “happy” and “well supported” within a nurturing environment where they feel safe and valued. The school continues to deliver a high-quality education with strong leadership and a clear focus on pupil welfare and achievement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and rich,” “ambitious for all pupils,” and “carefully sequenced” to prepare them for future education.
- Teachers possess “expert subject knowledge” and effectively use technical vocabulary, while staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) so they can access the same curriculum.
- Reading is a “high priority,” with “precision” in phonics teaching and daily fluency lessons ensuring pupils become “increasingly confident readers.”
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils showing “sustained levels of concentration” and embodying school values through “remarkable respect” for others.
- The school provides extensive opportunities for personal development, including clubs, an allotment, and a mindfulness garden, ensuring pupils are “well prepared for life beyond the school.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ checks on pupils’ knowledge and understanding are “not as precise as they could be,” leading to some pupils having “gaps in their understanding” of foundational concepts.
- The school should ensure staff have the skills to make learning checks “precise and consistent across the school” before moving on to deeper learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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