St James' Church of England Junior School

About St James' Church of England Junior School

St James' Church of England Junior School is an academy sponsor led in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 203 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 September 2021) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 73.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gloucestershire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

203 / 236 (86%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 September 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Upton Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4JU

Phone

01452520714

Head Teacher

Emma Gardiner

Website

www.st-james-junior.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St James' Church of England Junior School?

St James' Church of England Junior School is an academy sponsor led in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

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

St James' Church of England Junior School has 203 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

St James' Church of England Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 September 2021).

How does St James' Church of England Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at St James' Church of England Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St James' Church of England Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St James' Church of England Junior School is part of THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is St James' Church of England Junior School?

St James' Church of England Junior School is located at Upton Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4JU.