St James' Church of England Academy
Dorchester Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 6BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James' Church of England Academy is a primary school in Hull for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 102 schools in Kingston upon Hull. It ranks 42nd of 84 primary schools in Hull. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2018, report published 5 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 September 2023
The school is a welcoming environment for pupils. As part of its Christian ethos, the school emphasises to pupils the importance of respect, kindness and perseverance. This work is seen in the positive relationships pupils have with each other and the adults in school. Pupils' behaviour reflects adults' high expectations of them. Pupils recognise that poor behaviour is infrequent. Adults deal with these instances effectively. Pupils feel safe in school. Pupils share any worries with adults. The adults help them quickly and effectively. Pupils benefit from several opportunities to explore their talents and interests. The majority of pupils participate in at least one extra-curricular club. The school has plans to add more variety to this offer. Most pupils attend a residential visit during their time at the school. For example, the school took Year 6 on an outdoor pursuits residential visit to develop pupils' resilience and independence. The school has a strong focus on ensuring that pupils achieve well. Most pupils enjoy school and attend regularly. In lessons, pupils are attentive and contribute positively. Pupils develop secure knowledge and skills from across the curriculum.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, opportunities are missed to identify and correct pupils' misconceptions as quickly as possible. When this happens, pupils' progress through the intended curriculum slows. The school should ensure that teachers effectively check pupils' understanding and adapt their teaching based on the information they gather.
- The school has recently made changes to some subject curriculums and launched other new initiatives. Some of these are led by new leaders or are not well established. The trust should ensure that effective support enables new leaders to be highly effective in their role and to successfully embed recent initiatives.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
197 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near St James' Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Primary School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| East Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Neasden Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Biggin Hill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Julia Strickland
- Phone
- 01482825091
- Address
- Dorchester Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 6BD
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull
- URN
- 141387
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.