Southam St James CofE Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Southam St James CofE Academy
Address: Tollgate Road
Town/City: Southam
County: Warwickshire
Postcode: CV47 1EE
Telephone Number: 01926 812127
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The Diocese Of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Coventry

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Laura Richards
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 149 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 71% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.8%

Location and administration

URN: 146151
DfE Number: 937/3585
UKPRN: 10080974
UPRN: 100071400067
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Stratford-on-Avon (E07000221)
Constituency: Kenilworth and Southam (E14001309)
Electoral Ward: Southam East, Central & Stockton (E05015123)
Diocese: CE11(Diocese of Coventry)

Easting & Northing: 441928E, 262229N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 15' 26.2" N 1° 23' 13.31" W
Plus Code: 9C4W7J47+W5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Southam Primary School (0.3km)
  2. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam (0.4km)
  3. Southam College (0.5km)
  4. Stockton Primary School (2.3km)
  5. Long Itchington CofE Academy (2.7km)
  6. Napton School (4.8km)
  7. St Lawrence CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School (4.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Mary Briggs - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2030.
  • Mr Roderick Clark - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mrs Sharon Finney - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 11 June 2026.
  • Judy Groves - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 January 2028.
  • Mrs Neerun Hothi - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Ms Sam Jannaway - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 2 September 2024. Term runs until 10 June 2026.
  • Mrs Patrica Lamb - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Mrs Susan Janet Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 April 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Richards - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr James Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 September 2029.