St. James’ is a non-selective traditional private school offering a first class education to all of our children. The school welcomes children of all nationalities, ethnicities and religions and aims to ensure that all children are mutually respectful of each other. We provide education for children of all abilities and all interests and here at St. James’ your child will be given the correct foundation from which to flourish and grow. Importantly, we believe in strong moral values, where respect, good manners and sound caring permeate through everything we do.

** “They [Pupils] demonstrate an excellent awareness of others and their feelings, across age groups and the different cultures and traditions from which pupils come”.

** “Relationships between staff and pupils and amongst pupils are warm, friendly and mutually respectful, which reflects the strong community spirit in the school”.

** “By the time pupils leave school they have developed a strong set of values to guide them through adult life”.

Every child is treated as an individual and, as such, we feel we are able to help him or her achieve his or her potential; whether that is academically, musically, dramatically or through sport.

** “The school is clearly successful in helping pupils to become good learners and achieve well in all that they do”.

** “The staff provide very effective support and guidance for all pupils. They know their pupils extremely well and offer continuing support and guidance”.

The small environment and the dedication of the teaching staff, who know each and every child so well, means that there is a fantastic support network available to all pupils.

** “The quality of care, support and guidance for all pupils is outstanding”.

** “Relationships between pupils and teachers are always good and often excellent. This, combined with well-structured and purposeful lessons, create an ethos that is highly conducive to learning and good behaviour”.

** “Pupils develop a great respect for and trust of each other and staff. They establish a strong sense of right and wrong as they proceed up the school, combined with a natural courtesy and helpfulness”.

This ‘environment’, we find, is suitable for all children and this has been proven over and over again: children who have joined us due to not being stretched at school, children who have been bullied, with learning difficulties, moving from another country or area and even those who have been home educated for a number of years.

In all cases, we aim to be as flexible as we can to ensure that you and your child are happy and can enjoy his or her education. We offer numerous taster days, part time learning, pre-assessments and much more.

** Quotes from the ISI Inspection 2009