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St James School

Summer Lane, Exeter, EX4 8NN

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2346.246.4
2023/2449.346.4
2024/2546.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.010.00
2023/24+0.090.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Vranch House School
0.77 km away · Other independent special school
St Luke's Church of England School
1.32 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Ellen Tinkham School
1.82 km away · Foundation special school
Good
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
2.36 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Exeter School
2.41 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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