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Southbroom St James Academy
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Southbroom St James Academy
- Primary
- Devizes SN10 3AH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading, including early phonics, is particularly effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have established a broad and engaging curriculum, with high expectations for pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Developing pupils’ reading stamina and levels of resilience requires more work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are making strong progress from their starting points, especially in mathematics and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular systems for monitoring pupil progress identify those who need additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are consistently good, displaying respect for others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong leadership ensures that pupils with SEN make strong progress and catch up with peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying hardly ever happens and staff deal effectively with pupil disagreements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective and in line with statutory requirements.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize improvements and appreciate the supportive and parent-friendly environment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know their pupils well and provide work matched to their needs.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching ensures pupils make strong progress towards their targets.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular professional dialogue helps monitor and support teacher performance.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Historical weaknesses have resulted in gaps in pupils' understanding, but these are being addressed.
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About Us
Southbroom St James Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 152 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you at Southbroom St. James Academy.
With over 190 students taught across 7 classrooms, we are a thriving junior school in Devizes.
Christian principles enable us to live out our vision of belonging, believing, and flourishing at Southbroom, a warm, welcoming school with a family atmosphere.
Our company's name, Southbrooom St. James, symbolises our close relationship with Devizes' St. James' Church.
Together with the Diocese of Salisbury Multi Academy Trust, we transitioned to academy status in 2013. (DSAT).
Visit the DSAT website at www.dsat.org.uk to learn more.
The best approach to learn about a school is to go there personally, meet the students and teachers, and observe classes in action.
If you'd like to schedule a tour to see us in action, please get in touch with the school office.
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With over 190 students taught across 7 classrooms, we are a thriving junior school in Devizes.
Christian principles enable us to live out our vision of belonging, believing, and flourishing at Southbroom, a warm, welcoming school with a family atmosphere.
Our company's name, Southbrooom St. James, symbolises our close relationship with Devizes' St. James' Church.
Together with the Diocese of Salisbury Multi Academy Trust, we transitioned to academy status in 2013. (DSAT).
Visit the DSAT website at www.dsat.org.uk to learn more.
The best approach to learn about a school is to go there personally, meet the students and teachers, and observe classes in action.
If you'd like to schedule a tour to see us in action, please get in touch with the school office.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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D-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 2-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 21.2 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.97% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% 24 | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 5 | 9.3% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 5 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 5 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 25% 33 | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 4 | 8.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southbroom St James Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1