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St James School

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St James School

Summer Lane, Exeter, EX4 8NN

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Pupils
989
Ages
11-16
FSM
25.0%
Attainment 8
46.8
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.4%
Basics 9-5
52.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
61.6%
EBacc APS
4.41
EBacc 9-5
31.8%
EBacc 9-4
41.4%
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About St James School

St James School is a secondary school in Exeter, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. The school has around 989 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Summer Lane, Exeter, EX4 8NN | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2015 — Good (predecessor: St James School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James School

What is St James School's Ofsted rating?
St James School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St James School's latest exam results?
St James School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St James School located?
St James School is a secondary school in Exeter, Devon (EX4 8NN).
How many pupils attend St James School?
St James School has around 989 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St James School with other schools?
View St James School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Devon.