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Southbroom St James Academy

Primary · Academy sponsor led · Devizes, SN10 3AH

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#7,663 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Southbroom St James Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Sept 2018

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy sponsor led
Ages7 to 11
Pupils108
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMrs Emily Mullord
TrustDIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityWiltshire
Opened01 Dec 2013
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 140352.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolWiltshireEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths64%, similar to England, better than Wiltshire59%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.5%, worse than England, worse than Wiltshire8%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.103, worse than England, worse than Wiltshire105106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.101, worse than England, worse than Wiltshire104105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.103, worse than England, similar to Wiltshire104105
Expected standard in reading66%, worse than England, worse than Wiltshire74%76%
Expected standard in writing75%, similar to England, better than Wiltshire71%73%
Expected standard in maths75%, similar to England, similar to Wiltshire72%75%
Pupils taking tests44--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils108
Girls52
Boys56
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.39.8%
First language not English9.3%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.240
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.55%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.23
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.8
Average class size27

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
88%
Other White
4.6%
Pakistani
1.9%
White and Asian
0.9%
Indian
0.9%
Other Asian
0.9%
African
0.9%
Other ethnic group
0.9%
Irish
0%
Traveller of Irish heritage
0%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher18
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.11.2
Teachers (FTE)6
Teaching assistants (FTE)2.82
Support staff (FTE)8.15
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/257.6
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/255.6
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/251

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolWiltshireEngland
Overall absence6.2%, worse than England, worse than Wiltshire4.6%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.18%, worse than England, worse than Wiltshire10.4%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.8%, worse than England, worse than Wiltshire0.7%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate0%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

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0.5 miPrimaryNursteed Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
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0.8 miPrimaryThe Trinity Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
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1.0 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, DevizesAcademy converter
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Frequently asked questions about Southbroom St James Academy

What is Southbroom St James Academy's Ofsted rating?

Southbroom St James Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 25 Sept 2018.

How does Southbroom St James Academy rank in England?

Southbroom St James Academy ranks 7,663 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Southbroom St James Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 64% of pupils at Southbroom St James Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Southbroom St James Academy?

Southbroom St James Academy has 108 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of Southbroom St James Academy?

Southbroom St James Academy had 240 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Southbroom St James Academy?

At Southbroom St James Academy, the average class had 27 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 18 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Southbroom St James Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at Southbroom St James Academy missed 6.2% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 18% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.