"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, Parent

"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

"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, Parent

"My son joined St James & St John in Year 3, coming from a local village school. He settled in very well and is thoroughly enjoying all aspects of the school. From being able to play football at breaks, learn the piano, being stretched in mathematics and thoroughly enjoyed the recent science week and taking part in experiments at Stowe school in their science centre. He is looking forward to the trip to Stowe garden to learn further about the Roman & Greek gods. He enjoys all the mental and physical stimulus the school provides and the engaging teachers. 

He has gained more confidence in new situations and enjoys mixing with the other year groups in sport, on trips and at the after school cabin club. I particularly feel that my son is in a caring environment where he is well looked after whilst being able to grow up and become more independent, and the school is small enough and knows each child individually, so whilst school rules apply they also know how to best manage each child individually. 

There is also a lovely active PTFA raising money for the school and my son thoroughly enjoyed the skate boarding morning paid for by the PTFA." 

-Mrs C, Parent

"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."

"My little boy is in his 4th week at St James and St John and he couldn’t be happier. He has had his fair share of ‘wobbles’ but I can honestly say that the individuals that work at this school are some of the most kind and nurturing I’ve ever come across. The hand holding, the cuddles and the gorgeous smiles are exactly what R needs just now and I am in no doubt that he will thrive in this wonderful environment. Thank you to everyone at St James and St John! You’re all fabulous!"

-Mrs N, Parent

"I would just like to say that Monty and I thoroughly enjoy our visits to your school.  The children are all so polite and respectful.  They obviously love giving Monty a pat and a cuddle, and they are always very gentle with him.I hope that reading to Monty is also helping them gain confidence."

-Lois and Monty the Dog who volunteer to listen to our children read

"Can I just highlight how impressed we are with the provision for the boys, it really feels like they're in a great school and are thriving."

-Mr A, Parent

"I just want to pass on some positive feedback for Miss.Dykes. She’s doing an incredible job with teaching the EYFS class and I’m so impressed that this is her first teaching job! She was very clear/direct during parents evening and you can tell she genuinely cares .F had come on leaps and bounds with his learning and emotional regulation. He’s also showing lots of gratitude and saying things like ‘thank you rain for watering our plants’ which is 100% attributable to the wonderful staff at your school. Just thought I would share to hopefully brighten her week We also really enjoyed the Nativity today and thought everyone was fantastic. We’re so pleased SJSJ is our local school! I hope you have a great last week of term. "

-Mrs L, Parent

"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, Parents