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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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