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St James School
Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8NN, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.7 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
989
Capacity
980
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 44% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 69% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The strong EBacc entry rate of 62% further highlights a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, which stands at 53%.
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Last inspected: 24 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.9 | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 62% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 41% | Top 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.4%
White Other8.3%
Other5.4%
Black African2.1%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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50.73852, -3.49532 · EX4 8NN
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN142805
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjamesexeter.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St James School rated by Ofsted?
St James School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 March 2015.
Is St James School a good school?
St James School scores 52.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St James School in GCSEs?
St James School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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