St James Church School

StatePrimaryChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11489 pupils

Cranmer Road, TA1 1XUWebsite01823272553

Inspected489 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Nov 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils489

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils489

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

489 / 420 (116%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mr Nigel Johnson

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 22%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

Avg 86%

6.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.2%vs 6.6% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 86% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence14.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate22.3%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 13.3%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 1.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication40 pupils (54%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health19 pupils (26%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (7%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (5%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (3%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (3%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 21

Teaching assistants (FTE)15

Support staff (FTE)42

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils489

Free school meals 25.2%

English as additional language 48.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British48.3%

White Other20.0%

Black African12.5%

Asian Other5.3%

Indian4.3%

Mixed Other3.9%

Unclassified1.4%

Bangladeshi1.4%

Other1.0%

Mixed White & Asian1.0%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

Chinese0.2%

Pakistani0.2%

Mixed White & African0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

82 responses

Happy child★90.0%

Safe★90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Good progress80.0%

Informed80.0%

Good behaviour70.0%

Well led70.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£5,865

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,535 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,227

Support staff£869

Premises£187

Energy£114

Learning resources£500

Income per pupil£6,127

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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