How many pupils does Southam St James CofE Academy have?

Southam St James CofE Academy has 166 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Southam St James CofE Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

59% of pupils at Southam St James CofE Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Southam St James CofE Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Southam St James CofE Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Southam St James CofE Academy?

Southam St James CofE Academy is located at Tollgate Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 1EE.

Southam St James CofE Academy

Tollgate Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 1EE

Not rated

Inspected 15 July 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

59%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

166

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Southam St James CofE Academy

Southam St James CofE Academy is an academy converter in Southam, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 166 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Warwickshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 166 / 210 (79%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 July 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

26.8%

Free school meals

EAL

2.4%

SEN support

15.7%

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)

59%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

16.0%

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.

8.98

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

18.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

4.43

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

£37,047

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,555 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.

£6,416

Spend per pupil

£7,355

Income per pupil

54%

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: Tollgate Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 1EE
Phone: 01926812127
Executive Headteacher: Laura Richards
Website: www.southamstjames.covmat.org

Academy Trust

THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southam St James CofE Academy?: Southam St James CofE Academy is an academy converter in Southam, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Southam St James CofE Academy have?: Southam St James CofE Academy has 166 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Southam St James CofE Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 59% of pupils at Southam St James CofE Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Southam St James CofE Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Southam St James CofE Academy is part of THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Southam St James CofE Academy?: Southam St James CofE Academy is located at Tollgate Road, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 1EE.

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