St James Church School
Academy sponsor led
Taunton, TA1 1XU
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 5% in England
125 of 134 in Somerset
Pupils
479
First preferences per place
0.89
2026/27
Absence
6.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 22% | 43% | 49% | |
| Higher standard | 5% | 4% | 3% | |
| Reading | 44% | 65% | 68% | |
| Writing | 39% | 57% | 62% | |
| Maths | 36% | 57% | 66% |
Nearby primary schools
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School · 0.3 mi · Good · Bottom 6% in England
- St George's Catholic School · 0.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 43% in England
- North Town Academy · 0.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 36% in England
- Holway Park Community Primary School · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 12% in England
- St Andrew's Church School · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 5% in England
- Minerva Primary School · 0.7 mi · Requires improvement · Top 48% in England
Best primary schools in Taunton · Best primary schools in Somerset
The neighbourhood
St James Church School is in Taunton North Town (typical home £232,750, crime very high).
What is St James Church School's Ofsted rating?
St James Church School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does St James Church School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St James Church School is in the bottom 5% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.