The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 489
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nigel Johnson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1XU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArchbishop Cranmer Church of England Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 443m away
Silver Bridge School
Independent · 612m away
St George's Catholic School
Primary · 721m away
King's College Taunton
Independent · 749m away
Taunton Deane Partnership College
Pupil referral unit · 948m away
North Town Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Richard Huish College
16 plus · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James Church School's Ofsted rating?
St James Church School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James Church School?
St James Church School currently has 489 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James Church School take?
St James Church School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James Church School?
St James Church School is in Taunton, TA1 1XU, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James Church School have a sixth form?
No, St James Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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