St James CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Grotto Road, Weybridge, KT13 8PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St James CofE Primary School is a primary school in Weybridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 3rd of 3 primary schools in Weybridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 February 2016, report published 7 March 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 June 2025

Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school each day. They are well supported through the school's nurturing approach. Pupils can share any worries they may have with staff and the class's 'worry monster'. They know that the school will take their concerns seriously as they feel 'staff really listen' to them. This helps pupils to feel safe. Expectations for pupils' achievement are high. Pupils rise to meet these daily. They welcome the challenging work their teachers set for them. Pupils show resilience with their learning and have a healthy attitude to making mistakes. Across the school, pupils behave well. They embody the school's values and show remarkable respect to each other and the staff that are committed to supporting them. Pupils are well prepared for life beyond the school. There are many opportunities for them to develop their interests. They value the array of clubs and enjoy learning a different musical instrument each year. Pupils are proud of their outdoor spaces. They learn about a healthy diet by growing their own vegetables in the allotment. Pupils can enjoy the mindfulness garden if they want to enjoy a quiet space at breaktimes. The eco-council teaches pupils about the importance of looking after their community.

What the school should improve

  • At times, teachers' checks on pupils' knowledge and understanding are not as precise as they could be. This means that some pupils move on to more difficult concepts when they have not grasped the foundational knowledge they need. The school should ensure that staff have the skills they need to ensure learning checks are precise and consistent across the school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

61 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths72%

72%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

409 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals18.8%

18.8%, 7.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language22%

22%, 0.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.7%

14.7%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St James CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St George's Junior School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Manby Lodge Infant School0.4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published
Oatlands School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, Weybridge0.5 milesOfsted: Good90% met the expected standard
Cleves School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding75% met the expected standard

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
Mrs Rebecca Murphy
Address
Grotto Road, Weybridge, KT13 8PL
Local authority
Surrey
URN
125163

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.