Prospective Parents

Starting school in September 2026?

If your child is 4 or will turn 4 before 1st September 2026 they can start school in September 2026. For more information please go to www.hants.gov.uk/admissions

Applications open for Hampshire residents on 1st November 2025. The closing date for applications is 15th January 2026. For further information on how to apply for a place at St James' please click here.

We will be hosting three events for prospective parents to visit our school, meet the Headteacher, staff and pupils and have a tour around the school.

If you wish to book a place onto one of these events, please use the link below each event information to complete an online form or telephone the school office on 01243 372715.

The dates of our three events are:

Wednesday 19th November, 9:30 - 11am

Booking form: https://forms.gle/EACNgrmuj24WtFr18

Thursday 20th November, 9:30 - 11am

Booking form: https://forms.gle/rPeUp1MsDPVFtHGu5

Thursday 20th November, 1:30 - 3pm

Booking form: https://forms.gle/PcvBfc8Q3NzcCSTs6

In the meantime, we are delighted to be able to offer you the following ways to learn about our school:

Admissions policy

All about Puffins Class presentation