ABOUT US

St James' School is a Church Of England aided school catering for boys and girls 'Rising five' until they transfer to Secondary School at the age of 11 years. The school is in the Parish of St James' East Crompton and has its own Governing Body. There are approximately 210 children on roll and there are mixed abilities in each age group.

Church Of England Voluntary Aided Status' means that the school buildings are owned and maintained by the church, 'Aided' in this by the Education Authority. The Governors (the majority appointed by the church) appoint all staff who are paid on the Education Authority scale through designated funding.

The church is responsible for its share in the cost of improvement to existing or new building works, money permitting. The Headteacher, in consultation with the governors, is responsible for the internal organisation, management and discipline of the school. The Education Authority, provide funding for equipment, materials and resources used in and by the school.

• To provide an environment which is safe , secure and welcoming to all.
• To provide a high standard of Early Years education and care.
• To develop a sense of independence and self worth.
• To stimulate curiosity and delight in the world around us.
• To promote tolerance and kindness towards others.
• To ensure liaison between playgroup , nursery and school.
• To provide equal opportunities for all children , according to their individual needs.

East Compton pre-school was formed in 1999 and has continued to expand. We can take up to 24 children per sessions , aged from 2.5 years. We employ 4 full time paid staff and open for 10 sessions each week. We are open 9.15am - 11.45pm (mornings) and 1.45pm - 3.15pm (afternoons). Our fees are £3.00 per session. Milk and snack is charged at 10p per day payable with the weekly fees.

We use the parish room and this proves an excellent introduction to nursery and school for the children.