St James School

A good academy converter school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James School.

Exeter, EX48NN Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
56.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.09
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 71.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 March 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Summer Lane
Exeter, EX48NN
Phone
1392209922
Website
stjamesexeter.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142805
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Summer Lane, Exeter, EX4 8NN
Website
http://www.stjamesexeter.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
980 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
979
Free School Meals
25.4% (249 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.8% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
42.0 (+22.6 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.5 (+19.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.3 (+9.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
163
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
979 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work Hard. Be Kind."

Kindness Equity for all Community at the heart Diversity and celebration

Head Teacher's Message

Emily Harper, Headteacher, outlines the school's four pillars and inclusive ethos.

Facilities

State of the art facilities in a PFI school

Curriculum Highlights

Academic excellence Robust research Coherent sequencing Effective assessment Rich knowledge Inspired choices

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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