St James School is a mixed secondary academy located in Exeter, Devon, specifically at Summer Lane, EX4 8NN. It serves students aged 11 to 16 and has a total enrolment of approximately 989 pupils, which is close to its capacity of 980. The school community is urban, primarily serving the local Exeter area. St James School has a non-selective admissions policy, meaning it welcomes all students regardless of academic ability. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto: 'Work Hard. Be Kind. Ambitious.' This reflects a commitment to fostering both academic excellence and a supportive, community-oriented environment.
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1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)