Upton St James CofE Primary School
URN: 142669 • Torquay TQ1 4AZ
Overview
- Name
- Upton St James CofE Primary School
- URN
- 142669
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 43.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Oliver Jefferies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01803328286
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St James Road, Torquay TQ1 4AZ
Summary
Upton St James Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Torquay, Torbay, with a current enrolment of 98 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school emphasizes a strong ethos of community and personal growth, encouraging students to "rise to their best" in both academic and personal pursuits. With 50% of students eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to supporting all learners, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next educational phase.
The curriculum at Upton St James is designed to foster a love of learning and includes a range of extracurricular activities, such as music and leadership opportunities. Recent highlights include performances of the opera "Carmen" and participation in the Torbay Children's Parliament, where students addressed important social issues like homelessness. The school values pupil leadership and actively promotes community engagement through various initiatives.
Upton St James also prioritizes well-being, integrating mindfulness practices into the school culture. Regular worships and community events, such as Mother's Day services, further strengthen the bond between the school and local community, reflecting the school's commitment to nurturing both academic excellence and personal development.
The curriculum at Upton St James is designed to foster a love of learning and includes a range of extracurricular activities, such as music and leadership opportunities. Recent highlights include performances of the opera "Carmen" and participation in the Torbay Children's Parliament, where students addressed important social issues like homelessness. The school values pupil leadership and actively promotes community engagement through various initiatives.
Upton St James also prioritizes well-being, integrating mindfulness practices into the school culture. Regular worships and community events, such as Mother's Day services, further strengthen the bond between the school and local community, reflecting the school's commitment to nurturing both academic excellence and personal development.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News Blog (calendar)
- Ofsted Inspection Featured News (calendar)
- Reception 2026 Open Days News (calendar)
- Torbay Rotary Club award excellence News (calendar)
- Welcome to the new Upton St James CofE Primary School website] News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Our visit from Richard Branson (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery (70.2)
- Sherwell Valley Primary School (65.3)
- Warberry CofE Academy (60.8)
- Upton St James CofE Primary School (60.2)
- Ilsham Church of England Academy (59.4)
Key details
- LA
- Torbay
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S C OF E (PRIMARY) MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 98
- Boys
- 48
- Girls
- 50
- FSM %
- 50.00
- Open date
- 2016-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 98 | 48 | 50 | 105 | 50.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 98 | 52 | 46 | 105 | 52.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 92 | 46 | 46 | 105 | 45.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 92 | 46 | 46 | 105 | 45.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 104 | 53 | 51 | 105 | 46.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 104 | 52 | 52 | 105 | 36.50 |
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