St John and St James CofE Primary School

St John & St James is an outstanding one-form entry Church of England primary school that admits 30 pupils into each of its classes. The community is culturally and ethnically diverse and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school. Our Christian ethos is embedded across our school community.

At SJSJ every child is encouraged and challenged to achieve their best through an engaging and inclusive curriculum. We want our children to grow in confidence, develop resilience and be reflective learners.

We are passionate about providing the best possible learning experiences and outcomes for our children and are constantly seeking out ways to innovate and improve our practice. We work hard to meet the needs of individual children and secure high standards.

We provide a safe and stimulating environment for learning, playing and growing. We are very proud of our children and the people who help them learn.

School Vision:Our school’s vision is deeply rooted in the Bible, and in Jesus’ teaching. We have embedded one of Jesus’ greatest commandments into our school ethos, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’. By treating others how we wish to be treated, we promote a school culture ingrained in mutual respect, understanding and compassion for those around us.

We learn together: by creating a safe and secure environment, in which every child is accepted and valued for their individuality, and is motivated to learn. We use a co-operative approach, which encourages children to support each other with their learning and to do the very best they can, with no learner left behind.

We celebrate our diverse community, and we journey together towards educational excellence, personal and spiritual fulfilment, underpinned by good physical health and mental well-being.

We pray together: and prepare our children for their future, by creating a strong set of values, which will enable them to reflect and make positive choices with confidence and strength. We teach our children the importance of community, both local and global, as we reflect on the impact our choices have and the importance of sustainability and growth.

All members of the school community respect and support the Christian vision of the school, which enables us to grow as a community, to show compassion to others, and to stand up for justice.