Description
St James' School is Independent Secondary school in Non-selective for kids aged 2 to 18 (Gender - 2 to 18 )
St. James’ School is built upon the tenet of family; caring, encouraging, supporting, and inspiring. Deliberately small, we passionately believe an extraordinary education is built upon strong, trusting relationships. At St. James’, these are immediately obvious. The dynamic curriculum blends seamlessly through our Senior school. St. James’ pupils are allowed time to follow their own passions within an environment that creates opportunities both in the here and now, but also for the future. Outwardly facing and globally aware, we welcome pupils from across the globe into our school. Boarding remains central to the St. James’ ethos, where the benefits of ‘living your education’ are available to all pupils.
Facilities
Senior
St. James’ School prides itself upon its supportive and trusting relationships, a school which recognises many different forms of success and where bespoke pathways maximise individuals’ potential. The experienced and committed teachers nurture pupils through these formative years, modelling self-reflection in the pursuit of lifelong learning. Opportunities to develop talents in art, drama, music, public speaking, and sport are abundant; each student can choose the options that best support their passions alongside supportive and kindred students who are equally keen to take ownership of their learning.We’ll help your child become ‘Future Proof’, fostering the essential skills that offer the keys to fulfilment in life. Pupil-centred, they aim to build inner confidence, offer opportunities to build resilience, promote creative thinking, encourage different opinions, and for every student to make an impression. The Senior department is the gateway to adulthood and independence; where every child grows into themselves.
Sixth Form
St. James’ Sixth Form is a highly personalised two year experience for pupils moving up from the Senior department or joining us from another school. Large enough to offer an impressive range of A-Levels, yet small enough to allow for bespoke combinations of courses, the Sixth Form at St. James’ prepares students for the next stage of their lives as independent, confident and self-aware young adults. Large enough to offer an impressive range of A-Levels, yet small enough to allow for bespoke combinations of courses, the Sixth Form at St. James’ prepares students for the next stage of their lives as independent, confident and self-aware young adults.
Features
Things to note
Sports
Sport plays a key part in the day to day life at St. James’. Pupils of all abilities are actively encouraged to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and participate in sports whether it be through the Games and PE lessons or the before and after school sports programme.Pupils are offered a breadth of sporting clubs which take place after school, every night of the week. Many of which are held are specialist venues or on the school sports field.Due to the deliberately small size of St. James’, we place a focus on individual and small team sports such as Tennis, Golf, Squash, Athletics, Badminton, Shooting, Table Tennis and Cross Country whilst still competing in Football, Netball, Basketball and Dodgeball.
Speech & Drama
Speech and Drama teaches children how they can project their voice, portray different characters and confidently perform in front of audiences. They gain presentation skills, learn the importance of movement and body language and become better communicators; all skills which will benefit pupils throughout their school and adult life.Not only are the lessons fun but pupils can also work towards a framework which is accredited by the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA).
Music
Music is an integral part of school life and we aim to inspire and encourage pupils to develop a love of music through vibrant and fun lessons and enrichment opportunities outside of the normal school day.Pupils from age 3 have weekly music lessons with the Director of Music and Music is part of the school curriculum up to Year 9 when pupils can choose to take it as a GCSE.Our Music Department is run by our Director of Music and we have eight peripatetic music teachers who visit school throughout the week to offer one to one music lessons in singing and a range of different instruments.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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