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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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