At King James's we recognise that many students have special needs, not just those with learning difficulties. All our students are given the opportunity to receive a broad and balanced education which provides them with a challenging curriculum.

We foster a learning community in which achievements and talnets are recognised, respected and celebrated. In line with national guidelines, we seek to identify those students with outstanding academic ability or exceptional talents in the Arts, Sport or Music. The school's policy is to ensure that we recognise and support the needs of such students.

The school's Gifted and Talented Co-ordinators, Miss E Stickland and Mrs C Rees, aim to co-ordinate appropriate opportunities and liaise with students to discuss their needs and aspirations.