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Taunton, Somerset
St James Church School
St James Church School is a academy sponsor led in Taunton, Somerset. The school has 489 pupils on roll.
Academy sponsor led Primary Ages 3–11 489 PupilsURN 139324
Ofsted Report
Inspected November 2024
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
49%↓ -11pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
68%↓ -5pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
66%↓ -7pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
62%↓ -10pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
94.0%↓ 0pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
23.5↓ -3pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
25.2%↑ +1pp
Free School Meals
489 / 420
116%
Capacity
About
School overview
St James Church School is a academy sponsor led in Taunton, Somerset. The school has 489 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Nigel Johnson
Age Range
3 — 11
School Hours
08:35 – 15:15
Telephone
01823272553
Website
Address
Taunton, TA1 1XU
Local Authority
Somerset
The School Day
08:35
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:15
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 7 available
Reading
ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
Forest School
Growth Mindset
Times Tables Rock Stars
Accelerated Reader
Bug Club
Awards & Accreditations
Eco Schools
Environmental sustainability
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Cardigan
Coat
Fleece
Hat
Jumper
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Socks
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Grey
Navy Blue
White
Yellow
PE Kit
Shorts
Trainers
