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Well done to Inkpen (Reception) & Rosen (Year 1) classes for such a wonderful performance of the Christmas Nativity! A beautiful performance with wonderful singing, acting and narration! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on this, to the Helping Hands for providing refreshments and to all the families who supported it by coming along! It was AMAZING!!

Year 6 pupils of St James and St Nicholas CE Primary Schools were so lucky to have the most amazing adventure in Exmoor! The children were all brilliant, showing kindness, courage and determination! An unforgettable experience - and yes we did surf in November!!

I’m so pleased to share with you our fantastic SIAMs report and say a massive thank you to the amazing pupils, staff, parents, Governors and members of the VAT central team, who supported the process so brilliantly. We have received a judgement 1 - which celebrates ‘that St. James Church of England Primary School is living up to its foundation as a Church school’

Highlights from the report include:

“The vision underpins the decision making of leaders. This inspires and supports all pupils, enabling them to feel cherished and successful.”

“ There are strong partnerships which enhance the vision of the school, supporting the wellbeing of children and adults. These provide a secure foundation for leaders when making courageous decisions”

“It is clear there is a shared determination to ensure the vision has an impact on pupils’ abilities and character.

“In line with the vision, all leaders consider the wellbeing of pupils and adults as a matter of great importance”

“Such care is an example of the vision at work, helping all reach their potential.”

“Individual pupils who require specialist activities are guided to learn and are valued for their uniqueness. Leaders promote inclusion and equality for all pupils, reinforcing the vision of all being part of ‘the one body.”

“The school benefits from the strong relationship with the parish of St. James the Great. The clergy team provides weekly ’Open the Book’ inclusive worship that shares a variety of Bible stories. As a result, pupils are able to name their favourite stories and how they relate to being kind.”

“Through engagement in the trust’s Character and Citizen Award, pupils develop a knowledge of themselves and how they can be courageous advocates. Pupil leadership is strongly encouraged, which develops kindness between ages. For example, new reception children delight in seeing their ‘Year 6 Buddy."

“St.James Church of England Primary is clearly a place where all are cherished to enable them to flourish. The vision of ‘being one body’ provides all with the strongest possible foundation.”

St James' 'Ultimate Frisbee' team recently represented the school in flying fashion at a local tournament. Pupils came back full of excitement after the event, having shown some real courage as in some cases this was their first time playing! We were so proud to hear what a supportive team they were and securing second place was amazing! Well done team!

St James pupils had a wonderful visit to the new Academy Trust Phizz Lab, funded by the Ogden Trust. They did practical sessions run by scientists from Infineum, explorer dome, engineering tasks and a forest school session. They all came back very excited about their science adventure!