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Southam St James CofE Academy
Tollgate Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 1EE, Warwickshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.5 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
166
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a KS2 expected combined score of 59%, the school performs above the national average, ranking in the top 65% of schools across the UK. However, it currently holds an Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement,' indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% recommending the school, suggesting a decent level of community support despite the challenges.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
91%
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child makes good progress
75%
I'd recommend this school
72%
Behaviour is good
70%
School supports development
70%
School has high expectations
70%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
Mixed Other3.0%
White Other1.8%
traveller_irish1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Location
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52.25664, -1.38717 · CV47 1EE
School details
Local authorityWarwickshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146151
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Southam St James CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
Southam St James CofE Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2025.
Is Southam St James CofE Academy a good school?
Southam St James CofE Academy scores 5.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Southam St James CofE Academy?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southam St James CofE Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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