St James School Catchment Area
St James School is a academy converter secondary school in Exeter, Devon , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 989 pupils, and a capacity of 980 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
989
Pupils
980
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
St James School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, St James School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →St James School — School Information
- Full address
- Summer Lane, Exeter, EX4 8NN
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142805
Other Secondary Schools in Exeter
If St James School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Exeter are the next closest alternatives.
St Peter's Church of England Aided School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · EX2 5AP
Clyst Vale Community College Catchment Area
Academy converter · EX5 3AJ
Isca Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · EX2 6AP
West Exe School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · EX2 9JU
St Luke's Church of England School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · EX1 3RD
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Frequently Asked Questions — St James School
Is St James School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St James School currently has 989 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 980 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St James School? ▾
Admission to St James School is managed by Devon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does St James School cover? ▾
St James School is a secondary school in Exeter, Devon, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St James School? ▾
St James School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.