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St James' Church of England Junior School
Requires Improvementgraded 15/09/2021Ages 7–11203 pupilsChurch of England
St James' Church of England Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Gloucester, within the Gloucestershire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 203 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 15/09/2021 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Gloucester can view St James' Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 15/09/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence27.9%England avg 14.3%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals43.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language73.7%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Gloucester
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