St James' Church of England Junior School
URN: 115606 • Gloucester GL1 4JU
Overview
- Name
- St James' Church of England Junior School
- URN
- 115606
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Millington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Upton Street, Gloucester GL1 4JU
Summary
St James' Church of England Junior School, located in Gloucester, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a current enrolment of 168 pupils and a capacity of 236. The school is part of the newly formed Hatherley/St James' Federation, which aims to provide a cohesive educational experience for students. The school operates under Christian principles, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that values respect, kindness, and perseverance among its community.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to offer a broad range of learning opportunities, encouraging personal growth and the development of essential life skills. The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its pupils, ensuring they feel safe and secure in their learning environment. The dedicated staff are committed to supporting each child's educational journey, aiming for high levels of achievement and independent learning.
St James' also actively engages with families and the local community, reinforcing the importance of partnerships in education. The school encourages participation from parents and guardians, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that contributes to the overall development of every child.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to offer a broad range of learning opportunities, encouraging personal growth and the development of essential life skills. The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its pupils, ensuring they feel safe and secure in their learning environment. The dedicated staff are committed to supporting each child's educational journey, aiming for high levels of achievement and independent learning.
St James' also actively engages with families and the local community, reinforcing the importance of partnerships in education. The school encourages participation from parents and guardians, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that contributes to the overall development of every child.
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Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 168
- Boys
- 79
- Girls
- 89
- FSM %
- 41.10
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 168 | 79 | 89 | 236 | 41.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 168 | 79 | 89 | 236 | 41.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 159 | 82 | 77 | 236 | 45.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 159 | 82 | 77 | 236 | 45.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 134 | 61 | 73 | 236 | 35.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 148 | 60 | 88 | 236 | 33.10 |
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