St James Catholic Parish Primary School

An absolute gem of a school in the heart of Brighton. The teachers are incredible, with deep expertise and a commitment to ensuring each child thrives . The recently renovated learning spaces are first class and feel more like a modern tech office than the classrooms we knew as kids !! The parent community is simply awesome & a huge asset to the overall primary school experience . Our kids have thoroughly enjoyed their time at St James and well be forever grateful for the learning foundations they have gained here.
Mar 31st, 2023

I spent seven years at this school as a young child, and although my time at this school ended several years ago, the negative experiences I had here have stuck with me. I found that teachers could be inconsiderate towards students who were struggling, and were overall unequipped to deal with the common hurdles minority students might face socially and academically. I always loved learning as a young child and performed well but I was often othered by fellow students and many teachers attitudes were to either ignore this or reinforce and validate other students treatment and misconceptions. I feel that the education provided here was inadequate, and deeply regret that some of my most formative years were spent here.
Jan 8th, 2023

We could not be more happy with the way that our children have been embraced into the St James Family. It almost feels like a 'country school in the city'. There is something so special about attending a small school. Every child feels connected, every family feels involved. Wellbeing is everything, and as a teacher myself, I can honestly say that both of my children have felt safe and supported right from the start. The incredible renovation has meant that our children now have the ability to learn in exciting spaces that lend themselves to collaborative experiences across the school. Brendan (the Principal) knows the name of every single child, and this speaks volumes as a community leader.
Jan 20th, 2020

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