History
The schools have grown from 4 pupils when they were founded in 1975 to over 800 pupils today.
St James' is an independent charitable school. It is an activity of the Independent Educational Association Ltd, a company limited by guarantee, with UK charitable status. All three schools are members of the Independent Schools Association (ISA). The senior boys’ school is also a member of the Society of Headmasters & Headmistresses of Independent Schools (SHMIS), and the senior girls’ school of the Girls' Schools Association (GSA).
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