St James' Church of England Primary School

School Name: St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: Merestones Road
Town/City: Cheltenham
County: Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL50 2RS
Telephone Number: 01242 516836
Website: www.stjamescofeprimary-dgat.co.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: The Diocese Of Gloucester Academies Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Gloucester Academies Trust

Headteacher: Mrs Caryn Smith
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 408 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.9%

URN: 144089
DfE Number: 916/3096
UKPRN: 10063458
UPRN: 100120409387
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cheltenham (E07000078)
Constituency: Cheltenham (E14001161)
Electoral Ward: Park (E05015714)
Diocese: CE16(Diocese of Gloucester)

Easting & Northing: 393635E, 220815N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 53' 11.38" N 2° 5' 37.52" W
Plus Code: 9C3VVWP4+HF

DfE Record: View record

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