Bellevue Lane, Emsworth, Hampshire PO10 7PX
10 reasons to choose St James Church of England Primary School, Emsworth
Main point of differentiation
St James Church of England Primary School, Emsworth is one of the best state primary schools in Havant, ranking in the top 15% in the country, with a Schoolsmith Score® of 67. (read the area review here)
School fundamentals
St James Church of England Primary School, Emsworth is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 4 and 11 years. It is a Church of England voluntary controlled faith school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2023) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
St James Church of England Primary School, Emsworth has one class per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that St James Church of England Primary School, Emsworth achieves attainment results that are around the national average. By the same measure, progress scores have been variable around the national average, possibly reflecting different cohorts’ ability profiles.
The St James Church of England Primary School, Emsworth curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip for Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at St James Church of England Primary School, Emsworth
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at St James Church of England Primary School, Emsworth
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 7.45am to 5.30pm provided by an external contractor.
Find another school near St James Church of England Primary School, Emsworth
Oakwood School, Chichester (5.6 miles); Kingscourt School (5.9 miles); The Prebendal School (7.9 miles).
St Alban’s Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles).
Ditcham Park School (8 miles); Mayville High School (10.2 miles).
Oaklands Catholic School (5.1 miles); Bishop Luffa School, Chichester (7.7 miles); Chichester High School for Girls (8.7 miles).