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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
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St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Okehampton Hamlets EX20 1GJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority, with a sharp focus on developing language and communication
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides pupils, including those with SEND, with the knowledge they need to succeed in life
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders must ensure that all subjects identify the key knowledge pupils need to learn
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils use their knowledge of number to solve problems confidently
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide extra support to help pupils catch up if they are not keeping up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is positive and most behave sensibly in lessons
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt work carefully to allow pupils with SEND to experience success and achieve well
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that bullying is extremely rare and resolved rapidly by staff
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Adults know each pupil well and take swift action if there are changes in well-being
Parent Feedback: Some parents have mixed views about communication, but many are happy with the school
Parental Involvement: Leaders need to build stronger links with parents to address concerns quickly
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, drama, and music; high participation rates
Teacher Engagement: Staff greatly admire and respect the leadership; they appreciate the training provided
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers revisit prior learning to strengthen pupils鈥� knowledge retention
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders consider staff workload and provide support to manage it
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors hold leaders accountable for the quality of education and care
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About Us
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Devon, South West.
It has 209 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St. James Church of England Primary and Nursery School would like to welcome you. We are a brand-new school that welcomed students in kindergarten in September 2018. We will gradually expand year over year until we eventually reach our maximum enrollment of 420 students as each year goes by. In September 2019, our Nursery welcomed its first group of 2, 3, and 4 year olds. We are a diverse Church of England institution that specialises in providing possibilities for outdoor education and learning. We hope our website provides you a taste of what we have to offer and offers the most recent information for parents, students, and the larger community during this exciting time for us. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1