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St James School
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- Exeter EX4 8NN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Examination results in English and mathematics have been maintained at above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Conduct around the school is very good with pupils being respectful to each other and adults.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective support is provided when needed so that the quality of teaching is rising across the school.
Parent Satisfaction: A small number of parents expressed some concerns about bullying, but generally supportive of the school's measures.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on improving classroom practice and helping disadvantaged pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: If any incidents of bullying are reported the school deals quickly and effectively with them.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff and pupils know how to report concerns and work closely with other agencies.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The curriculum encourages high achievement with a wide range of courses offered.
Career Counselling Services: Every pupil in Year 11 has at least one personal appointment with the school鈥檚 transition mentor.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High priority is given to helping pupils with poor literacy skills and those who are disadvantaged.
Subjects Offered: Strong improvements in several subject areas, including foreign languages, history and physical education.
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St James School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 979 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The community of St. James is vibrant, diverse, and proud.
We give children the chance to shine via exceptional instruction and creative practise, a thriving extracurricular programme, and a curriculum that inspires and challenges students beginning in year 7 and becomes more and more individualised as they go through the school.
We believe that students achieve excellent outcomes as a result of five years at a school where they are happy and engaged at all times; where they are challenged from day one and are consistently supported to be the best they can be. As a result, we are one of the highest performing schools in the area.
Despite this year's introduction of the new kind of GCSEs, which are 100% exams and are thought to be more demanding and challenging, St. James has earned their best-ever year of GCSE results.
The government's "Basics" benchmark measurement for a "strong pass" shows that 55% of children are graduating with a grade 9-5 in English and math, and 73% with a grade 9-4, which is considered a "standard" pass.
In English, 81% of students received a 4 or higher, and 67% received a 5, while in math, 82% of students received a 4 or higher, and 66% received a 5.
69% of children have at least five grade 9-4 "regular" passes, including English and Math, while 55% have at least five "strong" 9-5 passes, including English and Math.
This year, the school's acknowledged Ebacc success鈥攚hich is a result of its academic and aspirational curricula鈥攈as increased even more.
A "strong" pass in the Ebacc qualification was earned by 36% of all students (those who earned grades 9-5 in English, Math, Science, Language, and Humanities GCSEs), and a "standard" pass was earned by 54% of all students (grades 9-4 in the same disciplines).
The Department for Education has requested that St. James become an MFL Hub due to the significant number of pupils who have applied for the Ebacc (73%) and the school's outstanding performance in French (32% 9-7, 64% 9-5, and 84% 9-4) among other factors (one of only nine hubs in the country).
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We give children the chance to shine via exceptional instruction and creative practise, a thriving extracurricular programme, and a curriculum that inspires and challenges students beginning in year 7 and becomes more and more individualised as they go through the school.
We believe that students achieve excellent outcomes as a result of five years at a school where they are happy and engaged at all times; where they are challenged from day one and are consistently supported to be the best they can be. As a result, we are one of the highest performing schools in the area.
Despite this year's introduction of the new kind of GCSEs, which are 100% exams and are thought to be more demanding and challenging, St. James has earned their best-ever year of GCSE results.
The government's "Basics" benchmark measurement for a "strong pass" shows that 55% of children are graduating with a grade 9-5 in English and math, and 73% with a grade 9-4, which is considered a "standard" pass.
In English, 81% of students received a 4 or higher, and 67% received a 5, while in math, 82% of students received a 4 or higher, and 66% received a 5.
69% of children have at least five grade 9-4 "regular" passes, including English and Math, while 55% have at least five "strong" 9-5 passes, including English and Math.
This year, the school's acknowledged Ebacc success鈥攚hich is a result of its academic and aspirational curricula鈥攈as increased even more.
A "strong" pass in the Ebacc qualification was earned by 36% of all students (those who earned grades 9-5 in English, Math, Science, Language, and Humanities GCSEs), and a "standard" pass was earned by 54% of all students (grades 9-4 in the same disciplines).
The Department for Education has requested that St. James become an MFL Hub due to the significant number of pupils who have applied for the Ebacc (73%) and the school's outstanding performance in French (32% 9-7, 64% 9-5, and 84% 9-4) among other factors (one of only nine hubs in the country).
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | - | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 98% | 53% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.30 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 38.67% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.6 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.65% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 12 | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 7 | 39.78% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 8 | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 14 | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.49% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 9 | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 4 | 41.02% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% 1 | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% 13 | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 2.59 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 39.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 13.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.88% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1