PrimaryData as of May 2026

St James Church School

Cranmer Road, Taunton, TA1 1XU

A Good-rated primary school in Taunton where 49% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Church of England

Pupils

489

Ages

3-11

FSM

25.2%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

68.0%

Writing

62.0%

Maths

66.0%

RWM Combined

49.0%

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About St James Church School

St James Church School is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 82 responses), 79% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 49% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 489 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Cranmer Road, Taunton, TA1 1XU | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James Church School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Good
Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St James Church School

What is St James Church School's Ofsted rating?

St James Church School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about St James Church School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 82 responses): 79% of parents would recommend St James Church School.

What are St James Church School's latest exam results?

St James Church School: KS2 2024/25: 49% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St James Church School located?

St James Church School is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset (TA1 1XU).

How many pupils attend St James Church School?

St James Church School has around 489 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St James Church School with other schools?

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