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Welcome from the
Headteacher

A very warm welcome to the St James the Less School website. We are delighted that you are taking the time to learn more about our wonderful school community.

At St James the Less, our school is rooted in a strong Catholic faith and a deep appreciation for the unique worth of every individual, each made in the image of God. We celebrate this uniqueness and nurture it in all aspects of school life. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create a nurturing and positive environment where every pupil feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.

I hope our website gives you a flavour of what life is like for our St James the Less family. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to find out more, arrange a visit, or simply have a chat about how we can support your child’s learning journey.

Welcome from the
Pupil Chaplains

Firstly, we would like to say that the education here at St. James the Less Primary School is phenomenal and the school offers a great learning environment.

The staff are incredible here and always ready to help you whether it is with learning or anything else you might need. The Chaplaincy Team are outstanding and we always try to spread the word of God in everything that we do. We are so lucky to be able to take part in so many wonderful events throughout the year and have a huge interest in helping our local community. We are very proud of our school.

School Calendar Upcoming Events

School Calendar
Upcoming Events

  • Y6 Skiing Image 20 Nov 2025  13:00 - 15:00 Year 6

    Y6 Skiing

    Year 2Year 3
  • Lancashire Music Service - Yr 5 Ukulele Image 20 Nov 2025  14:00 - 15:00

    Lancashire Music Service - Yr 5 Ukulele

    Year 2Year 3
  • KS1 Athletics Festival @ TVLA (VK & SD) Image 20 Nov 2025  15:00 - 17:30

    KS1 Athletics Festival @ TVLA (VK & SD)

  • PPTA Film Night - Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Image 20 Nov 2025  15:30 - 17:00

    PPTA Film Night - Years 3, 4, 5 & 6

    Year 2Year 3
  • Year 1 Curriculum Assembly Image 21 Nov 2025  09:00 - 09:30 Year 1

    Year 1 Curriculum Assembly

  • Lego Club (Absolute) Image 21 Nov 2025  15:15 - 16:15

    Lego Club (Absolute)

    Year 2Year 3
  • Y3 Forest School Image 24 Nov 2025  09:00 - 11:30 Year 3

    Y3 Forest School

  • SEND Coffee Morning 10-11.30am Image 24 Nov 2025  10:00 - 11:30

    SEND Coffee Morning 10-11.30am

  • Yr 2 Forest School Image 24 Nov 2025  13:00 - 15:00 Year 2

    Yr 2 Forest School

  • Yr 5 PE-Gymnastics (Mrs K) Image 24 Nov 2025  14:00 - 15:00 Year 5

    Yr 5 PE-Gymnastics (Mrs K)

  • Year 3 Stay & Pray 2.45-3.00pm Image 25 Nov 2025  14:45 - 15:00

    Year 3 Stay & Pray 2.45-3.00pm

    Year 2Year 3
  • Y4 Swimming & Water Safety Image 26 Nov 2025  09:15 - 11:15 Year 4

    Y4 Swimming & Water Safety

    Year 2Year 3
  • KS1 Football (Absolute) - in Hall if weather bad Image 26 Nov 2025  15:15 - 16:15

    KS1 Football (Absolute) - in Hall if weather bad

    Year 2Year 3
  • Y6 Skiing Image 27 Nov 2025  13:00 - 15:00 Year 6

    Y6 Skiing

    Year 2Year 3
  • Lancashire Music Service - Yr 5 Ukulele Image 27 Nov 2025  14:00 - 15:00 Year 5

    Lancashire Music Service - Yr 5 Ukulele

  • PPTA Meeting in school Image 27 Nov 2025  18:00 - 19:00

    PPTA Meeting in school

    Year 2Year 3
  • Year 4 Curriculum Assembly Image 28 Nov 2025  09:00 - 09:30 Year 4

    Year 4 Curriculum Assembly

    Year 4
  • Just Imagine K-Pop Workshop Image 28 Nov 2025  15:15 - 16:15

    Just Imagine K-Pop Workshop

    Year 2Year 3
  • Lego Club (Absolute) Image 28 Nov 2025  15:15 - 16:15

    Lego Club (Absolute)

    Year 2Year 3
  • Church Christmas Fair in St Peters hall Image 30 Nov 2025  11:00 - 14:00

    Church Christmas Fair in St Peters hall

    Year 2Year 3
  • Y3 Forest School Image 01 Dec 2025  09:00 - 11:30 Year 3

    Y3 Forest School

  • Yr 2 Forest School Image 01 Dec 2025  13:00 - 15:00 Year 2

    Yr 2 Forest School

  • Yr 5 PE-Gymnastics (Mrs K) Image 01 Dec 2025  14:00 - 15:00 Year 5

    Yr 5 PE-Gymnastics (Mrs K)

  • Rec Class Stay & Pray 2.45-3.00pm Image 02 Dec 2025  14:45 - 15:00

    Rec Class Stay & Pray 2.45-3.00pm

    Year 2Year 3
  • Y4 Swimming Image 03 Dec 2025  09:15 - 11:15 Year 4

    Y4 Swimming

    Year 2Year 3
  • KS1 Football (Absolute) - in Hall if weather bad Image 03 Dec 2025  15:15 - 16:15

    KS1 Football (Absolute) - in Hall if weather bad

    Year 2Year 3
  • Y6 Skiing Image 04 Dec 2025  13:00 - 15:00 Year 6

    Y6 Skiing

    Year 2Year 3
  • Lancashire Music Service Image 04 Dec 2025  14:00 - 15:00

    Lancashire Music Service

    Year 2Year 3
  • Year 3 Curriculum Assembly Image 05 Dec 2025  09:00 - 09:30 Year 3

    Year 3 Curriculum Assembly

  • Lego Club (Absolute) Image 05 Dec 2025  15:15 - 16:15

    Lego Club (Absolute)

    Year 2Year 3
  • Y3 Forest School Image 08 Dec 2025  09:00 - 11:30 Year 3

    Y3 Forest School

  • Yr 2 Forest School Image 08 Dec 2025  13:00 - 15:00 Year 2

    Yr 2 Forest School

  • Christmas Production Y1 & Y2 doors open 1.30pm Image 09 Dec 2025  13:30 - 14:30

    Christmas Production Y1 & Y2 doors open 1.30pm

    Year 2Year 3
  • Christmas Production Y1 & Y2 Image 09 Dec 2025  18:00 - 19:00

    Christmas Production Y1 & Y2

    Year 2Year 3
  • Y4 Swimming Last one Image 10 Dec 2025  09:15 - 11:15 Year 4

    Y4 Swimming Last one

    Year 2Year 3
  • CANCELLED KS1 Football (Absolute) Image 10 Dec 2025  15:15 - 16:15

    CANCELLED KS1 Football (Absolute)

    Year 2Year 3
  • CHURCH Christmas Production Y3 & Y4 Image 10 Dec 2025  18:00 - 19:00

    CHURCH Christmas Production Y3 & Y4

    Year 2Year 3
  • Christmas Production Y5 & Y6 doors open 1.30pm. Image 11 Dec 2025  13:30 - 14:30

    Christmas Production Y5 & Y6 doors open 1.30pm.

    Year 2Year 3
  • Lancashire Music Service - Yr 5 Ukulele Image 11 Dec 2025  14:00 - 15:00

    Lancashire Music Service - Yr 5 Ukulele

    Year 2Year 3
  • Christmas Production Y5 & Y6 Image 11 Dec 2025  18:00 - 19:00

    Christmas Production Y5 & Y6

    Year 2Year 3
  • Y6 Skiing - Moved to Friday this week only Image 12 Dec 2025  13:00 - 15:00 Year 6

    Y6 Skiing - Moved to Friday this week only

  • Just Imagine K-Pop Workshop Image 12 Dec 2025  15:15 - 16:15

    Just Imagine K-Pop Workshop

    Year 2Year 3
  • Lego Club (Absolute) Image 12 Dec 2025  15:15 - 16:15

    Lego Club (Absolute)

    Year 2Year 3
  • PPTA coffee morning 11am-1pm Image 14 Dec 2025  11:00 - 13:00

    PPTA coffee morning 11am-1pm

    Year 2Year 3
  • Y3 Forest School Image 15 Dec 2025  09:00 - 11:30 Year 3

    Y3 Forest School

  • Yr 2 Forest School Image 15 Dec 2025  13:00 - 15:00 Year 2

    Yr 2 Forest School

  • Christmas Show in school - Cinderella (Just Imagine) & workshops Image 18 Dec 2025  09:30 - 14:30

    Christmas Show in school - Cinderella (Just…

    Year 2Year 3
  • Y6 Skiing Image 18 Dec 2025  13:00 - 15:00 Year 6

    Y6 Skiing

    Year 2Year 3
  • School closes for Christmas Image 19 Dec 2025

    School closes for Christmas

    Year 2Year 3
  • EYFS Christmas Songs Image 19 Dec 2025  09:00 - 09:30

    EYFS Christmas Songs

Keep up to date Latest News

Keep up to date
Latest News

Testimonials

Testimonials

  • Ofsted

    Pupils at St James-the-Less are friendly and welcoming. 
  • Evelyn

    Year 6

    We are taught everything that is needed to achieve the best education possible, and the teachers are always there to help.
  • Ofsted

    Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including children in early years, to achieve highly.
  • Indie

    Year 6

    One of the best things about being at St James the Less is all the opportunities we have, like Forest School, Skiing and Chromebooks!
  • Ofsted

    Pupils enjoy the various sports activities that are on offer, such as skiing and swimming. Pupils also thrive in their leadership roles.
  • Jack

    Year 6

    I think the best thing about our school is that we have Buddies and Play Leaders to help the younger children.
  • Ofsted

    Pupils enjoy school and they are keen to attend each day.
  • What our pupils love about SJtL

    All the sports and athletics, All the lovely teachers, Our great outdoor space, All the opportunities to do activities like skiing, swimming and forest school.
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