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St James Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 11/10/2023Ages 5–11206 pupilsChurch of England
St James Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Harlow, within the Essex local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 206 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/10/2023, St James Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Harlow can view St James Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS91%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals23.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language26.5%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-12%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Harlow
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