How many pupils attend St James School?

St James School has 985 pupils on roll.

What ages does St James School take?

St James School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is St James School located?

St James School is located in Exeter, EX4 8NN, Devon.

How do I apply to St James School?

St James School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into St James School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St James School was 1.127 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at St James School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71% of pupils at St James School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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St James School: key facts

How many pupils attend St James School?: St James School has 985 pupils on roll.
What ages does St James School take?: St James School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St James School located?: St James School is located in Exeter, EX4 8NN, Devon.
How do I apply to St James School?: St James School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into St James School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St James School was 1.127 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at St James School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71% of pupils at St James School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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St James School: key facts

How many pupils attend St James School?: St James School has 985 pupils on roll.
What ages does St James School take?: St James School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St James School located?: St James School is located in Exeter, EX4 8NN, Devon.
How do I apply to St James School?: St James School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into St James School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St James School was 1.127 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at St James School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 71% of pupils at St James School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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