Southbroom St James Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Nursteed Road Devizes Wiltshire SN10 3AH |
| Phone | 01380723232 |
| Reference Number | 140352 |
Southbroom St James Academy continues to uphold the standards identified in its previous inspection, demonstrating effective leadership and a clear commitment to the educational and personal development of its pupils. The school's values foster a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to embrace diversity. Staff maintain high expectations for behavior and learning, creating an atmosphere of positivity that enables pupils to thrive academically and socially. The school effectively collaborates with the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, benefiting from strong support and guidance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 127 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.03%
Girls: 51.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 4 | 22 | 25 | 47 |
| 5 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 | 19 | 26 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Sep 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong team dynamics among staff fostering a nurturing environment.
- High expectations for pupils' learning and behavior.
- Effective provision for pupils' wider development including arts and sports.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum leading to good achievements.
- Prompt support for pupils with SEND and those who are disadvantaged.
- Strong focus on promoting mental health and well-being.
- Pupils engage in leadership roles and community support initiatives.
Areas for Improvement
- Specific knowledge targets in some subjects of the wider curriculum are not precise enough.
- Safeguarding records sometimes lack sufficient detail.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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