New chapter, same promise: A St James Schools pupil leaves with strong results, alongside a sense of purpose: calm in mind, kind in heart, alive with curiosity.
St James Schools will begin a transition to co-education, welcoming both boys and girls into Year 7 and Year 12 from September 2027, at both the Ashford, Surrey and Kensington Olympia sites.
Strong Commitment
Throughout this transition, we remain committed to maintaining St James’ distinctive blend of academic ambition and philosophical ethos, supporting every pupil to thrive academically, socially and spiritually.
Jeremy Sinclair, Chair of Trustees said;
“This marks an important and exciting moment in the schools’ history. The decision is grounded in strong parental interest and a shared belief that co-education will open new opportunities for our pupils academically, socially and in preparing them for life beyond school.
At the same time, what makes our schools distinctive will remain unchanged: our ethos of academic ambition, mindfulness, stillness and respect, which generations of pupils have experienced and cherished. Whatever changes come, our commitment is that the schools will remain recognisably the places families know, while embracing the next chapter in their evolution.”
The Journey
The schools are committed to a carefully-planned phased transition to ensure that every pupil benefits from a supportive and enriching experience. This will be aided by St James Preparatory School’s experience of successfully transitioning to co-education in 2022.
Subject to DofE approval, a phased entry approach will be followed:
2027/28: Year 7 and Year 12
2028/29: Years 7, 8, 12 and 13
2029/30: Years 7–9 and 12–13
2030/31: Years 7–10 and 12–13
2031/32: Fully co-educational across the schools
If you would like to join the new era of St James, or learn more about their transition to co-education, please enquire with senior school registrars below.
St James Senior School Ashford, Surrey: Ms Rebecca Tocknell, [email protected], 01784 266 933.
St James Senior School Kensington Olympia: Mrs Patricia Snowdon, [email protected], 020 7348 1748.