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St James Senior Boys' School

Other independent school in Ashford (Surrey).

Pupils
244
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
29.5%
2025/26
Capacity
63%
244 / 390 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

The success of the education we offer at St James rests firmly upon the pupils we produce. A St James pupil is a well-balanced individual who is: open hearted, mature, independent of thought, a confident learner and has a natural desire to make a difference to the world.

Our distinctive education unites a philosophical approach to the development of essential life skills with an emphasis upon academic excellence. We believe that behind the apparent differences of each individual there is a conscious, intelligent and loving spirit which we all share. The sense of Oneness unites the whole human family.

The Unity is most easily met and enjoyed in the space of silence, which is why we spend ten minutes of the morning and afternoon in Quiet Time. During this time boys can meditate, pray, contemplate or simply sit quietly and enjoy our own peace.

Our approach to academic study begins with the understanding that within every boy there is a brilliance and perfection waiting to be uncovered. Pupils at St James are not selected solely on their academic ability, strength of character and future potential are also of equal significance.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

21 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Book Club
  • Chess
  • Choir
  • Climbing
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Lego
  • Mindfulness

and 5 more

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Wellbeing Award for SchoolsRecognised award

Key facts

URN
100528
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Boys
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Surrey
Constituency
Spelthorne
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1975

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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