Current diary dates
- 11 Nov 25 - Remembrance Service at Bury Church - Jaguars to attend
- 14 Nov 25 - Children in Need Day - Wear Own Clothes
- 25 Nov 25 - Music Performance to Parents - 2.15pm
- 27 Nov 25 - Open Afternoon for Prospective Parents
- 28 Nov 25 - Elephant Class Worship 9.00am
- 1 Dec 25 - Nativity Dress Rehearsal
- 2 Dec 25 - Nativity Performance to Parents and Carers 1.30pm
- 3 Dec 25 - Whole School trip to see Robin Hood at the Capitol Theatre
- 11 Dec 25 - Choir Workshop and Performance at Arundel Cathedral
- 12 Dec 25 - Jaguar Class Worship 9.00am
- 16 Dec 25 - Christmas Lunch
- 18 Dec 25 - FOSJ Christmas Fayre and Social
- 18 Dec 25 - Christingle Service at St Giles' Church 9.00am
- 19 Dec 25 - Last day of Autumn term
- 5 Jan 26 - First day of Spring Term
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St. James' CE Primary School
If your child is due to start school in September 2026 or you are considering making a change to your child's educational setting, we would be very pleased show you around our school. Please call our office to make an appointment on 01798 872196.
OFSTED OUTCOME - January 2025
We are absolutely delighted to be able to share our Ofsted outcome with our wonderful school community - we have achieved GOOD across all areas!
We would like to say a BIG thank you for all your support throughout the past few years and during the inspection. We appreciate it so much and are so grateful.
To read the full report, please click HERE.
We are proud to be part of the Arun Villages
Federation, collaborating with other small schools for the benefit of
every child.
A Warm Welcome From Mrs Martin, Executive Headteacher, Arun Villages Federation
Welcome to St. James' CE Primary School website. It is our pleasure to be able to use this platform to share our lovely school with you and be able to give you a flavour of what life is like at St. James'. We hope that you will come to visit our verdant, leafy grounds and tour the classrooms to meet our friendly staff and see what the children are learning. We look forward to seeing you.
'Enabling every child to thrive and succeed'
Our mission statement is clear - we want all children to thrive and succeed socially, culturally and academically in order to be prepared for the next phase of their education. Ultimately, we want to lay the foundations for our children to be responsible and well-rounded citizens in society throughout their lives.
Arun Villages Federation Vision
Our shared vision with Amberley CE Primary School is:
At Arun Villages Federation, we care for EVERYONE. We embrace challenges and all opportunities to learn, recognising the value of education and persevering even when it feels difficult.
We are uncompromising in our aspirations, proud of our – and each other’s - achievements and look forward to embracing the experiences the wider world offers.
At Arun Villages Federation, we care for EVERYONE. We embrace challenges and all opportunities to learn, recognising the value of education and persevering even when it feels difficult.
We are uncompromising in our aspirations, proud of our – and each other’s - achievements and look forward to embracing the experiences the wider world offers.
In order to achieve the vision, we want to equip the children with the 'AVF Backpack', which is full of academic, cultural and social knowledge to move them forward on their journey. Read more about this by following this link: Curriculum Intent
Arun Villages Federation Values
Respect, Kindness, Honesty, Positivity and Teamwork
Interwoven into the fabric of school life, our five core school values are promoted and encouraged with the children. Each week, one of the core values is focused on and unpicked to help the children demonstrate these. As a whole school, we celebrate a chosen 'Values Ambassador' from each class who children and adults can nominate. It's a highlight of the week!
General Data protection regulations
St James' C E Primary School takes your data privacy seriously. We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner who maintains a public register of data controllers.
If you wish to find out what information the school holds about you please contact us providing your contact details, a brief description of the information you require and enclose proof of your identity. This could be a scanned copy of a household bill, passport or membership card.
You will receive a response to your request within 20 days.
Please send your request to:
Email: office@coldwalthamschool.com
Address: St James' C E Primary School, Church Lane, Coldwaltham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LW
