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St James' Church of England Junior School

Gloucester, GL1 4JUPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Sep 2021
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About St James' Church of England Junior School

Parents considering St James' Church of England Junior School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those who know it best. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, a striking 92% of parents said they would recommend the school to other families. That figure is particularly notable given the school's current Ofsted rating. Looking at the detail, every single parent who responded agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and does well there. On safety, 92% agreed or strongly agreed that their child feels safe. The school also scores highly on communication: 92% agreed the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 85% felt the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. However, the school is oversubscribed, with 203 pupils on roll against a capacity of 236, so securing a place is not guaranteed. The school's Church of England character may be a factor in admissions criteria for some families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressUpton Street, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL1 4JU
HeadteacherEmma Gardiner
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils203
Free School Meals (FSM)37.4%
School Capacity203 / 236 (86% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsFootballNetballGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningChessEco ClubBook ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Source: st-james-junior.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Junior School

St James' Church of England Junior School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.