St. James Catholic Primary School
We treat each other as Jesus teaches us.
Welcome
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On behalf of the children, staff and governors, I would like to welcome you to St. James’ Catholic Primary School.
As a school community, we look every day to follow our mission statement: “We care for each other and treat each other as Jesus teaches us.”
Our dedicated and passionate staff team work hard to provide a safe and stimulating environment where children can feel secure and excited about learning.
We nurture the uniqueness of every child and respond to their individual strengths and needs. Our aim is to equip children with the tools for future learning and the confidence to follow their dreams.
We are proud to provide a Catholic Christian setting where Gospel values flourish and develop in all areas of school life.
Our Nursery
Our nursery offers both 15 and 30 hour places and we welcome children of all faiths and beliefs.
NEW Nursery September 2025
School Information & School Day
St. James Catholic Primary School opened in 1972 and is a one form entry school for children aged 4 to 11 years.
We are proud to be part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust having joined in October 2021.
We work closely with local after school childcare providers who collect children directly from school.
Our Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into three stages:
- Early Years Foundation Stage – Reception ages 4–5 years
- Key Stage 1 – ages 5–7 years
- Key Stage 2 – ages 7–11 years
Reception
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- English
- Mathematics
- Understanding of the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
Key Stages 1 & 2
Pastoral Care
The staff at St. James place a great emphasis on the welfare and well-being of all children in their care.
Academic achievement is important, but we also value curriculum enrichment experiences, educational visits and residential visits.
We are proud of the pastoral care at St. James where children feel supported inside and outside of the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Clubs
- Arts Award
- Mini Vinnies
- Little Dribblers
- Sports Club
- Chess Club
- Film Club
- Creative Arts Club
- ICT Club
Our Uniform
- Royal blue sweatshirt or cardigan with school logo
- Light blue polo shirt with school logo
- Grey trousers, skirt or pinafore
- Blue and white check dress for summer
- Black sensible school shoes
P.E. Uniform
- White polo shirt
- Navy blue shorts
- Black trainers
- Hooded sweatshirt with school logo
- Jogging bottoms with school logo
Preloved uniform is available. Please contact the school office for more information.
Chadwick’s Kitchen
Our award-winning in-house catering team, Chadwick’s Kitchen, provides catering services across the Trust.
- Fresh ingredients prepared daily
- Healthy and nutritionally balanced meals
- Medical diets accommodated
- ParentPay available for payments
- Packed lunches allowed (no nut products)
As part of the Trust’s sustainability commitment, food miles and food waste are regularly reviewed.
Our Trust
We are proud to be part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.
The Trust covers schools across East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Get in touch
St. James Catholic Primary School
Hebburn
NE31 2BP
Telephone: 0191 483 2672
Email: info@stjameshebburn.co.uk
Website: www.stjameshebburn.co.uk
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