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St James Church School
Cranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1XU, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.0 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
489
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid standard of education, particularly with 49% of students meeting expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, positioning it in the top 83% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 79% recommending the school, although there is room for improvement given the lower scores in higher standards (3%) and a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than only 19% of schools.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (82 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
School has high expectations
83%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School keeps me informed
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
School supports development
74%
Behaviour is good
72%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.3%
White Other20.0%
Black African12.5%
Asian Other5.3%
Asian Indian4.3%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.01759, -3.09355 · TA1 1XU
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN139324
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stjamessch.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St James Church School rated by Ofsted?
St James Church School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is St James Church School a good school?
St James Church School scores 19.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St James Church School?
Based on 82 Ofsted Parent View responses, St James Church School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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