The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 166
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 25.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Laura Richards (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tollgate Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 1EE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Southam St James CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Southam St James CofE Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southam St James CofE Academy?
Southam St James CofE Academy currently has 166 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southam St James CofE Academy take?
Southam St James CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southam St James CofE Academy?
Southam St James CofE Academy is in Southam, CV47 1EE, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southam St James CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, Southam St James CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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