St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
Bellevue Lane, Emsworth, PO10 7PXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Emsworth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 115th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2017, report published 2 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Pupils arrive to school gleefully. They are very keen to start their school day. This is a harmonious place, where pupils are kind and considerate to one another. There are warm, respectful, and inclusive attitudes between everyone. Leaders and staff promote the values of the school consistently: 'Loving learning, loving life and loving God's word'. Behaviour is exemplary. All staff consistently apply the school rules and follow the 'relentless routines'. This helps pupils feel safe. Pupils know that the adults care about them. They know who to talk to if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils know that adults will help them sort out any difficulties they may have. Incidents of bullying are very rare, and staff deal with them quickly. Leaders and teachers have high expectations for all pupils. This includes disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Teachers plan lessons that encourage pupils to contribute their own ideas, and to be independent. Pupils say that learning is fun. They work effortfully and are proud of their accomplishments. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said, 'this school is a gem.'
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, staff give tasks that do not precisely focus on the most important knowledge that they want pupils to learn. This makes it harder for pupils to learn key knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that staff know how to emphasise the essential knowledge and skills they intend pupils to learn and remember.
- Teachers do not use assessment as well in the foundation subjects as they do in core subjects. It does not help them to adjust activities to match what pupils know and what they need to know next. Leaders should ensure that assessment is used consistently well, across all subjects, to identify gaps in pupils' learning and to inform teaching.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
224 pupils on roll, with places for 226
Schools near St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsworth Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Westbourne Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Southbourne Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter Edgington
- Phone
- 01243372715
- Address
- Bellevue Lane, Emsworth, PO10 7PX
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116286
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.