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St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Ages 3–11158 pupilsChurch of England
Wetherby, LS22 6JS
Leeds

St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wetherby, within the Leeds local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 158 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Wetherby can view St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Wetherby (LS22 6JS), St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS86%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals20.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language5.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in WetherbySee the full area report for LS22 6JS