St James the Great Church of England Primary School is a academy sponsor led serving families in Colchester and the wider Essex area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

St James the Great Church of England Primary School caters for mixed pupils from 2 to 11 years. With 456 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 420, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 18 September 2019, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.