The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 127
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 41.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gareth Bailey
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nursteed Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDevizes School
Secondary · 559m away
Southbroom Infants' School
Primary · 604m away
Wansdyke School
Primary · 719m away
Nursteed Community Primary School
Primary · 784m away
Downland School
Special school · 892m away
The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southbroom St James Academy's Ofsted rating?
Southbroom St James Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southbroom St James Academy?
Southbroom St James Academy currently has 127 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southbroom St James Academy take?
Southbroom St James Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southbroom St James Academy?
Southbroom St James Academy is in Devizes, SN10 3AH, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southbroom St James Academy have a sixth form?
No, Southbroom St James Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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