St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Wetherby

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St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Wetherby, LS22 6JS

158 Pupils

120 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

19.50% FSM %

80 Boys

78 Girls

About St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 158 pupils on roll. School capacity: 120. Current headteacher: David Roundtree.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Leeds or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Leeds
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency	Wetherby and Easingwold
Ward	Wetherby
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10071369
URN	107995
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Rachel Cooper	Chair of Governors	04/05/2023	19/06/2026	Appointed by LA
Mrs Rachel Barker	Governor	15/11/2023	14/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Barker	Governor	20/11/2024	19/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Gibson	Governor	20/03/2019	19/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Hayward-Giles	Governor	15/11/2023	14/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nolan Keep	Governor	28/11/2018	27/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Lake	Governor	24/01/2024	14/10/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Lorna Miall	Governor	30/11/2022	08/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Canon Matthew Peat	Governor	30/11/2023	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr David Roundtree	Governor	01/09/2016	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Steven Trangmar	Governor	04/10/2023	03/10/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Kathryn Wenn	Governor	11/02/2022	09/02/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Wetherby High School

0.2 km • Wetherby

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wetherby

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Deighton Gates Primary School

1.28 km • Wetherby

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Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch

3.39 km • Wetherby

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St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wetherby, Leeds.

How many pupils does St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 158 pupils, with a capacity of 120.

What is the age range at St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The Head of Federation at St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mr David Roundtree.

Where is St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, LS22 6JS, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently open?

St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Head of Federation

Mr David Roundtree

Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, LS22 6JS

01937583379

www.stjameswetherby.leeds.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 107995

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026