SchoolScoresSoutham St James CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Tollgate Road, Southam, CV47 1EE
01926 812127 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Southam comparisons use the 5 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southam | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southam. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southam. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southam. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 73% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southam. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 44% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southam. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 65% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND Joint 20th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warwickshire. Higher than 30% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southam. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 39%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southam figures pool parents at the Southam schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
59% — 2 points below the Warwickshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Warwickshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 45 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Southam. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.3% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Southam. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Southam. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Southam. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 16.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Southam. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Southam. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Southam. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.4 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Southam. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Southam. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.2 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Southam. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Southam. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Southam Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stockton Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Long Itchington CofE Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Southam St James CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Southam St James CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Southam St James CofE Academy?
72% of the 64 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Southam St James CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Southam St James CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Southam St James CofE Academy as their first choice for 12 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 6 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146151.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.