St James' Church of England Primary School

URN: 144089 • Cheltenham GL50 2RS

Overview

Name
St James' Church of England Primary School
URN
144089
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caryn Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01242516836
Website
Visit
Address
Merestones Road, Cheltenham GL50 2RS

Summary

St James' Church of England Primary School, located in Cheltenham, is an academy converter with a mixed-gender population of 409 pupils, operating within a capacity of 420. Established in 1865, the school embraces a Christian foundation, aiming to provide high-quality education while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for children of all faiths and none. The school’s vision, "Inspiring and Growing for Fullness of Life," reflects its commitment to developing the whole child through a nurturing approach.

The curriculum at St James' is designed to be ambitious and engaging, encouraging curiosity and creativity among students. The school promotes a collaborative learning atmosphere enriched with diverse experiences that help children understand the world around them. St James' emphasizes the importance of personal growth, responsibility, and independence, ensuring that pupils leave with strong foundations and lasting memories.

Recently judged as 'Good' by OFSTED in October 2023, St James' integrates British values into its ethos, fostering respect, tolerance, and engagement with the community. The school invites prospective parents to visit and experience its vibrant environment firsthand.

Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
409
Boys
204
Girls
205
FSM %
7.10
Open date
2017-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 409 204 205 420 7.10
2024-09-11 419 198 221 420 6.50
2023-09-11 417 211 206 420 6.50
2022-09-11 417 211 206 420 6.50
2021-09-11 411 200 211 420 7.10
2020-09-11 409 190 219 420 7.30

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