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St James' School

Other independent school · Grimsby, DN34 4SY

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National ranking

A-level 2021/22

#2,301 of 2,436

Worse than 94% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils66
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMiss Trudy Harris
Local authorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Opened09 Oct 1957
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 118124.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolNorth East LincolnshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.31.939.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%54.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%34.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%6.5%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%49.3%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 48--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolNorth East LincolnshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.Suppressed29.6135
Average A-level gradec--
Average grade, best three A-levelsc--
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.Suppressed--
A-level progressz--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study1--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils66
Girls24
Boys42
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.1
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.34

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.57.1%
Higher education28.6%
Employment28.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.14.3%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near St James' School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miNot applicableSt Martin's Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miSecondaryOrmiston Maritime AcademyAcademy converter
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0.5 miPrimaryOrmiston South Parade AcademyAcademy converter
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0.6 miPrimaryMacaulay Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimaryLisle Marsden Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter
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0.8 miPrimaryOasis Academy NunsthorpeAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.8 miPrimaryEdward Heneage Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimaryWelholme AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryYarborough AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miSecondaryOasis Academy WintringhamAcademy sponsor led
Good

Frequently asked questions about St James' School

How does St James' School rank in England?

St James' School ranks 2,301 of 2,436 schools in England for A-level 2021/22 (worse than 94% of schools).

What are St James' School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St James' School was c.

How many pupils attend St James' School?

St James' School has 66 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Does St James' School have a sixth form?

Yes, St James' School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.