St James Church of England Primary School
Primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Report card, Jan 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 20 January 2026, report published 16 March 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around January 2030
The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.5 milesEarl Spencer Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Feb 2025)
- 0.5 milesLyncrest Primary School
Report card, Jul 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- 0.6 milesSpring Lane Primary School
Good (Nov 2022)
- 0.7 milesCastle Academy
Report card, May 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
- 0.8 milesChiltern Primary School
Good (Feb 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.