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St James Church of England Primary Academy

High Street, Rochester, ME3 0BS
Part of: ST JAMES CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST COMPANY (Multi-academy trust)
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St James Church of England Primary Academy
Rochester, ME3 0BS
190 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
31.20% FSM %
92 Boys
98 Girls
About St James Church of England Primary Academy

St James Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rochester, Medway, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 190 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Fay Cordingley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Rochester and Strood
Ward All Saints
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MEDWAY ANGLICAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-12-2012
UKPRN 10039506
URN 138974
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Carolyn Cassettari Chair of Local Governing Body 04/03/2024 04/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Samantha Avery Local Governor 04/05/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Kerrie Cook Local Governor 28/03/2021 28/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Fay Cordingley Local Governor 18/05/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Karen Keir Local Governor 05/11/2025 05/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Malone Local Governor 14/01/2025 21/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Sarah Palmer Local Governor 17/07/2023 17/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Craig Robertson Local Governor 16/06/2021 16/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Craig Robertson Local Governor 16/06/2025 16/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Nick Waite Local Governor 02/12/2025 02/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Reverend Jill Wright Local Governor 26/06/2021 26/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Reverend Jill Wright Local Governor 26/06/2025 26/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
3.64 km • Sheerness
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Rose Street Primary School
3.76 km • Sheerness
Other
West Minster Primary School
3.98 km • Sheerness
Other
Richmond Primary School
4.73 km • Sheerness
Other
EKC Sheppey Secondary
4.79 km • Sheerness
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St James Church of England Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Rochester, Medway.
St James Church of England Primary Academy has 190 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St James Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St James Church of England Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Head of School at St James Church of England Primary Academy is Miss Fay Cordingley.
St James Church of England Primary Academy is at High Street, Isle of Grain, Rochester, ME3 0BS, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St James Church of England Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
St James Church of England Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Miss Fay Cordingley
High Street, Isle of Grain, Rochester, ME3 0BS
01634270341
www.stjamesisleofgrain.org.uk
Location
ME3 0BS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138974
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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