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St James Church School

Somerset, TA1 1XUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#12,102
of 13,686 nationally

About St James Church School

Ofsted's Parent View responses for St James Church School, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, show that 79% of the 82 parents who responded would recommend the school to others. That's a solid majority, though it's worth noting that 21% said they wouldn't. The school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 68 applications for just 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.55. Of those 68 applications, 43 were first-preference choices, and all 43 first-preference families received an offer. On the happiness front, 85% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 87% felt their child does well there. However, the picture is more mixed on SEND support: 58% of parents disagreed or strongly disagreed that children with special educational needs get the support they need, while 32% strongly agreed. This split is something to weigh up if your child has identified needs.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCranmer Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1XU
HeadteacherNigel Johnson
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils489
Free School Meals (FSM)25.2%
School Capacity489 / 420 (116% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 82 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsSensory RoomGymnasiumDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountrySwimmingCricketNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningDramaScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: stjamessch.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St James Church School

St James Church School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.