St James' CofE Academy has a Church of England religious character, which contributes to the ethos and values of the school community.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 7 to 11. It currently has 209 pupils on roll with space for 240, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 29 March 2022, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.