St James Church School Catchment Area
St James Church School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Taunton, Somerset , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 489 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
489
Pupils
420
Capacity
116%
Fill rate
St James Church School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St James Church School is managed by Somerset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →St James Church School — School Information
- Full address
- Cranmer Road, Taunton, TA1 1XU
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 25.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139324
Other Primary Schools in Taunton
If St James Church School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Taunton are the next closest alternatives.
Churchstanton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA3 7RL
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School Catchment Area
Community school · TA4 1JP
Wellsprings Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA2 7NF
Wiveliscombe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA4 2LA
Parkfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA1 4RT
Holway Park Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA1 2JA
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Frequently Asked Questions — St James Church School
Is St James Church School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St James Church School currently has 489 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St James Church School? ▾
St James Church School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Somerset before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St James Church School cover? ▾
St James Church School is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.