St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
Address: Bellevue Lane
Town/City: Emsworth
County: Hampshire
Postcode: PO10 7PX
Telephone Number: 01243 372715
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Jill Pearce-Haydon
Capacity: 226
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 224 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.3%

Location and administration

URN: 116286
DfE Number: 850/3052
UKPRN: 10071580
UPRN: 100062400885
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Havant (E07000090)
Constituency: Havant (E14001275)
Electoral Ward: Emsworth (E05015583)
Diocese: CE29(Diocese of Portsmouth (ce))

Easting & Northing: 474742E, 106935N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 27.88" N 0° 56' 21.64" W
Plus Code: 9C2XV356+37

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Glenwood School (0.7km)
  2. Emsworth Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Westbourne Primary School (1.5km)
  4. Bourne Community College (1.9km)
  5. Warblington School (2.1km)
  6. St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School (2.4km)
  7. Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (2.5km)
  8. Southbourne Infant School (2.7km)
  9. Southbourne Junior School (2.7km)
  10. Fairfield Infant School (2.8km)
Governors

  • Mrs Anna Christiane Baker - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mr Thomas Barrett - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 January 2029.
  • Mrs Donna Blake-Chaffer - Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 June 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne Borley - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2027.
  • Mrs Helen Copsey - Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 January 2029.
  • Mr Neil Hall - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 November 2027.
  • Mrs Fiona Nichols - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2027.
  • Headteacher Jill Pearce-Haydon - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Rev Andrew Sheard - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 March 2030.
  • Mrs Alice Todd - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mrs Alice Todd - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Warnock - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 June 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 June 2030.
  • Mrs Catherine Warnock - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 June 2026.
  • Mrs Melissa Wingfield - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2028.