Welcome to
St James church of england Primary SchooL

Welcome to St James CofE Primary School, a warm and inclusive Christian school at the heart of the village of Elstead.

At St James, we believe that every child has the right to thrive. Our vision is rooted in our Christian values and underpins everything we do, creating a community where children feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best.

We are proud to provide a nurturing and ambitious education from Nursery through to Year 6, supporting every child to flourish both academically and personally. Through strong relationships, high expectations and an unwavering commitment to inclusion, we strive to ensure that every child feels a sense of belonging and is equipped with the confidence, resilience and skills they need for the next stage of their journey.

St James is built on partnership. We work closely with families, staff, governors, our church and the wider community to create a school where children are happy, successful and known as individuals.

Whether you are a prospective parent, a current family or a member of our wider community, I hope our website gives you a flavour of what makes St James such a special place. I would be delighted to welcome you to our school and invite you to come and see our thriving community in action.

Charlotte Fincken
Headteacher

Our Vision - bringing out the Best

Our vision is illustrated by Zephaniah 3:17, 

'The Lord your God is with you, a Mighty One, who will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will renew you with His Love, He will rejoice over you with singing.' 

It emphasises the importance of spiritual nourishment through singing, and highlights the constant presence of God in our lives. It reminds us to have  wisdom and courage to always do our best, and to love and serve others..

Welcome from rev. hannah moore

Welcome to St James Primary School. I hope that you will find, as I have,  that St James is a warm and welcoming school with children who are eager to learn and a dedicated staff. I am delighted to say that there is a strong connection between the school and the Parish Church, St James. As a church school, the school values are shaped by a Christian Ethos. These values and ethos are reinforced by regular interaction between myself and the school. I deliver assemblies in school and the children visit the church for festivals and special occasion or to engage with reflective prayer spaces. It is such a privilege to engage with the children and help shape their spirituality.

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