--- title: "Starting School Guide" url: "https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/starting-school-guide" school: "St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn" --- # Starting School Guide Prospectus 2025/26 # St. James Catholic Primary School We treat each other as Jesus teaches us. ## Welcome ![Welcome to St James Catholic Primary School](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/images/ST-JAMES-66-Copy-e1727962353332_(1).jpg) 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 ![Nursery provision at St James Catholic Primary School](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/images/pros.jpg) Our nursery offers both 15 and 30 hour places and we welcome children of all faiths and beliefs. **15 Hour Places** Flexible nursery provision available. **30 Hour Places** Extended funded nursery places available. **Visits Welcome** Please get in touch to arrange a visit. **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. **School Day** 8.55am – 3.25pm **Gates Open** 8.45am each morning. **Breakfast Club** Available from 7.30am daily. We work closely with local after school childcare providers who collect children directly from school. ## Our Curriculum ![Curriculum learning at St James Catholic Primary School](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/images/StJamesHebburn-31.jpg) 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 **Core Subjects** English, Mathematics, Science and Religious Studies. **Foundation Subjects** History, Geography, Art, Music and PE. **Wider Curriculum** Computing, DT, RSE and Modern Foreign Languages. ## 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 ![School uniform at St James Catholic Primary School](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/images/re_amb.jpg) - 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. 31 Schools in our Trust 11,553 Pupils in our family of schools 1,415 Staff in our Trust ## Get in touch **St. James Catholic Primary School** Hebburn NE31 2BP Telephone: [0191 483 2672](tel:01914832672) Email: Website: [www.stjameshebburn.co.uk](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk) Facebook: St James Catholic Primary School ### Parents - [Calendar](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/calendar) - [Childcare Provision](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/childcare-provision) - [Online Safety](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/online-safety) - [School Letters](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/school-letters) - [School Meals](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/school-meals) - [School Uniform](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/school-uniform) - [Starting School Guide](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/starting-school-guide) - [Term Dates](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/term-dates) ![St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn](https://files.schudio.com/st-james-catholic-primary-school-hebburn/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02.png) ### St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn Solway Road Hebburn Tyne and Wear NE31 2BP 0191 483 2672 0191 421 5151 ### Useful Links: - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [FOI](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Elementary-School/ST-James-RC-Primary-School-100782108434945) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. James Catholic Primary, Hebburn School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stjameshebburn.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)