How many pupils does St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School have?

St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School has 248 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

37% of pupils at St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School is part of DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Fort Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1GJ

Good

Inspected 24 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

37%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

248

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a free school in Okehampton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 248 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 248 / 210 (118%) · over capacity
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 January 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

28.7%

Free school meals

6.1%

EAL

4.8%

SEN support

7.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

37%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

100

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%

Overall absence

13.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.43

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

30.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

11.08

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

£38,084

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,645 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,394

Spend per pupil

£6,405

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Fort Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1GJ
Phone: 0183752341
Head Teacher: Maria Hazlewood
Website: www.stjamesokehampton.co.uk

Academy Trust

DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School?: St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a free school in Okehampton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School have?: St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School has 248 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?: St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).
How does St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 37% of pupils at St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School is part of DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School?: St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School is located at Fort Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1GJ.

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