We are very lucky at St James and St John Church of England Primary School to have such a wonderful community of parents, carers, volunteers and beyond. Here are some of their kind words...

"We just wanted to send our thanks to Mrs Bailey and all the staff for such a lovely Parents' Evening. We know how much work goes into these days on top of an already very busy schedule and are so grateful. It was so lovely to hear all about our child's experiences and progress and to be able to see it in her super cute books. Thank you for having these out for us to look through - we were blown away by how much she is learning! We just love how well our child is known and how well she is cared for. We are so grateful to you all."

-Mr and Mrs K

"When we made the tough decision to move our children from another local school, we really were concerned how they'd fare at St James and St John.  We needn't have worried; in fact, we wish now that we'd moved them years before.

Our children have thrived at the school, not only academically, but also on a more personal level.  Teaching is excellent, with work of an appropriate level given to every child, while the pastoral care - and the extra learning opportunities - give the children a happy and supportive learning environment in which to shine.  As parents we couldn't ask for any more."

-Mrs C

"Thank you so much for our look round I would just like to say how lovely the school is, such a beautiful setting and I’m hoping come next Sept we will be seeing you. Thank you once again."

-Prospective new parent

"Fantastic school. We love walking to school. I love hearing the positives at school pick up. Chackmore school have fabulous activities all the time and this is brilliant. All teachers are engaged with the children and key point have the time for children which I love about Chackmore village school. Teachers are all amazing so thank you to you all. Truly is a remarkable school."

"I just wanted to send an email to say how lovely the carols on the playground were this afternoon. It was lovely to see the children really enjoying the Christmas songs all with smiley faces. And weren’t the choir awesome! Thank you for organising such a lovely Christmas event."

"I just wanted to say thank you for providing Sebi such a lovely place to learn. He loves going into school and I can’t be happier to see that."

"Thank you to all the staff and the Sports4All team for a brilliant afternoon on Friday - Sports Day. Their hard work, espeically in the heat, didn't go unnoticed and the children had such a super few hours." Mr and Mrs A

"Our daughter started in reception a little nervous about the unknown but with the help of the lovely, caring staff at St James & St John, she soon settled and loves going to school.  She has grown in confidence and looks forward to going.  She loves the Forest School and knows all of the teacher's names and they all know her.

We would highly recommend the school." 

-Mrs G.

"After my daughter joined the school last year we have decided to move my son too. The school staff has make us feel all very welcome and now my children are very happy and the teachers are excellent. We are very pleased with everything! "

-Mrs W.

"Since arriving at St. James and St. John mid-way through the year, our son has thrived with the effusive welcome extended by the school.  In what seemed just days, he had been folded into the community seamlessly, and displays an excitement for school that we had never seen.  His reading has strengthened considerably, keeping pace with a newfound excitement for mathematics.  Endless thanks go to school for creating such a nurturing environment that lets the students discover their own skills at their own pace." 

-Mr S.