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St James' Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St James' Church of England Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 404 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

404

Pupils

420

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St James' Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St James' Church of England Primary Academy is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St James' Church of England Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6DW
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.1% of pupils
DfE URN
140760

Other Primary Schools in Bournemouth

If St James' Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bournemouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St James' Church of England Primary Academy

Is St James' Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed?

St James' Church of England Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St James' Church of England Primary Academy?

St James' Church of England Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St James' Church of England Primary Academy cover?

St James' Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St James' Church of England Primary Academy?

St James' Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.