PrimaryData as of May 2026

St James' Church of England Junior School

Upton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4JU

Academy sponsor led

Church of England

Pupils

203

Ages

7-11

FSM

37.4%

Capacity

236

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Sept 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

68.0%

Writing

66.0%

Maths

74.0%

RWM Combined

57.0%

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About St James' Church of England Junior School

St James' Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2021 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 57% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 203 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Upton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4JU | More schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: St James' Church of England Junior School)
Sept 2021 — Requires improvement
Sept 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St James' Church of England Junior School)
May 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: St James' Church of England Junior School)
Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: St James' Church of England Junior School)
Sept 2019 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: St James' Church of England Junior School)
Jan 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St James' Church of England Junior School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James' Church of England Junior School

What is St James' Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?

St James' Church of England Junior School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

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

St James' Church of England Junior School: KS2 2024/25: 57% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St James' Church of England Junior School located?

St James' Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire (GL1 4JU).

How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Junior School?

St James' Church of England Junior School has around 203 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St James' Church of England Junior School with other schools?

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