We are a caring family that offers a stimulating, inclusive and nurturing environment where all children feel safe, cared for and valued - made equally by God. We aim to be a constant pillar of support, kindness and love within the community. We strive to bring out a creative side in all subjects and embrace different ways of learning.
All staff are committed to ensuring that every child excels in their learning and guide our children through the teachings of Jesus Christ and the values He taught us. With Christian values at the heart of our school, St James' is a beacon of light in our local community. We've had a super first full week back!
All staff are committed to ensuring that every child excels in their learning and guide our children through the teachings of Jesus Christ and the values He taught us. With Christian values at the heart of our school, St James' is a beacon of light in our local community. We've had a super first full week back!
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Learning history at St James', pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain's past and that of the wider world. We aim to inspire pupils' curiosity to know more about the past. Children are encouraged to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, develop perspective and interrogate ideas by making judgements.
That was one of the questions a girl asked the governors when they visited the school recently. Ultimately we are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the school and making sure that the children receive the very best education while they are with us. The Finance and Personnel Committee scrutinizes the multi-million pound budget; approves the teachers' performance management and targets; reviews and agrees pay policy, staffing levels, etc.
Our aim at St James' is to provide all the information that our parents and prospective parents need about our school. Our Admissions criteria and policy for both St James' CE Primary School and St James' Nursery;. Our school governors - who they are and what committees they meet with to discuss the running of St James';.
Here at St James' we are committed to meeting the needs of all pupils. We recognise that everyone is different and all of us have a range of strengths and needs and deserve the chance to reach our full potential. At St James, children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) are supported by dedicated staff who work to ensure they are highly valued as part of our school community.
The Government believes that the Pupil Premium, which is additional to main school funding, is the best way to address the current underlying inequalities between children eligible for free school meals (FSM) and their peers by ensuring that funding to tackle disadvantage reaches the pupils who need it most.
