St James School
URN: 142805 • Exeter EX4 8NN
Overview
- Name
- St James School
- URN
- 142805
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emily Harper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01392209922
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Summer Lane, Exeter EX4 8NN
Summary
St James School, located in Exeter, Devon, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 989 students, surpassing its capacity of 980. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where kindness, equity, community, and diversity are central to its ethos. St James aims to empower students to thrive academically while also becoming responsible and compassionate members of society.
The school offers an ambitious curriculum designed to engage students in thoughtful learning experiences. St James is proud of its status as an Ofsted 'Good' school, reflecting its dedication to high educational standards and positive outcomes for all students. The school actively promotes equity by providing tailored resources and opportunities to ensure every student can succeed, regardless of their background.
Community engagement is a key focus at St James, with the school working closely with local groups to enhance the educational experience and contribute positively to the wider community. Celebrating diversity through cultural events and assemblies, St James fosters an environment where all students feel valued and included.
The school offers an ambitious curriculum designed to engage students in thoughtful learning experiences. St James is proud of its status as an Ofsted 'Good' school, reflecting its dedication to high educational standards and positive outcomes for all students. The school actively promotes equity by providing tailored resources and opportunities to ensure every student can succeed, regardless of their background.
Community engagement is a key focus at St James, with the school working closely with local groups to enhance the educational experience and contribute positively to the wider community. Celebrating diversity through cultural events and assemblies, St James fosters an environment where all students feel valued and included.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Peter's Church of England Aided School (62.9)
- West Exe School (62.8)
- West Exe School (56.5)
- Isca Academy (52.2)
- Clyst Vale Community College (51.2)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 980
- Pupils
- 989
- Boys
- 529
- Girls
- 460
- FSM %
- 25.00
- Open date
- 2016-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 989 | 529 | 460 | 980 | 25.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 979 | 516 | 463 | 980 | 22.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 959 | 477 | 482 | 980 | 20.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 959 | 477 | 482 | 953 | 20.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 968 | 487 | 481 | 953 | 17.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 948 | 477 | 471 | 953 | 13.90 |
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