St James the Great Academy
St James the Great Academy is a primary located in Kent, ME19 6SD. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has approximately 221 pupils on roll.
St James the Great Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. It provides nursery classes for early years children.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 3 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Kent
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 221
Number of Boys: 114
Number of Girls: 107
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 47.2
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-10
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Good
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2018-03-29
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Springett
Phone: 01732841912
Website: http://www.stjamesthegreatacademy.org/
Location: Chapman Way
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about St James the Great Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of St James the Great Academy?
St James the Great Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St James the Great Academy admit?
St James the Great Academy admits pupils from age 3 to 11.
Is St James the Great Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St James the Great Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is St James the Great Academy?
St James the Great Academy is a academy sponsor led offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near St James the Great Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St James the Great Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near St James the Great Academy?
Yes — MyLittleEyes lists homes to rent and buy near St James the Great Academy in Kent. Scroll down to see available properties within 1 mile of the school.
