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St James School

Exeter, EX4 8NNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
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Competition
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Ranking
Not ranked

About St James School

St James School sits within Devon’s secondary landscape, one of 43 state schools of its type in the local authority. It is not among the county’s top-ranked peers — those positions are held by Colyton Grammar School, Chulmleigh Community College, and The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy — but it occupies a solid middle ground as a Good-rated, non-selective 11-16 mixed school in Exeter. Headteacher Emily Harper leads a school of 989 pupils, making it a reasonably large secondary for the area. The school has no religious character, which may appeal to families seeking a secular environment. While Devon has only two Outstanding-rated secondaries, St James holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection, a grade that places it in the majority of the county’s schools. Its position in Exeter gives it a distinctly urban feel compared with many of Devon’s more rural secondaries, and its size suggests a broad curriculum offer is likely.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSummer Lane, Exeter, Exeter, EX4 8NN
HeadteacherEmily Harper
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils989

Facilities

9
Tennis CourtsLibrarySwimming PoolICT SuiteMusic RoomsScience LabsAstro TurfPlaying FieldsTheatre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballDanceMartial ArtsGymnasticsRoundersRugby

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningDebateDuke of EdinburghChoirYoung EnterpriseOrchestraFilm ClubBook Club

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St James School

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