St James School
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Exeter, EX4 8NN
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 38% in England
3 of 6 in Exeter
Pupils
985
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.2 | 49.3 | 46.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 55% | 53% | |
| Average English grade | 4.7 | 5.1 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 57% | 56% | 61% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 | 0.09 | — |
69% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Luke's Church of England School · 0.8 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
- St Peter's Church of England Aided School · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Top 20% in England
- Isca Academy · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 45% in England
- Thomas Hall School · 2.3 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 3% in England
- Clyst Vale Community College · 2.8 mi · Good · Bottom 48% in England
- West Exe School · 2.9 mi · Report card · Top 34% in England
Best secondary schools in Exeter · Best secondary schools in Devon
The neighbourhood
St James School is in Pinhoe & Whipton North (typical home £325,000, crime high).
What is St James School's Ofsted rating?
St James School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does St James School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St James School is in the top 38% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.