St James Church School
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11 · 479 pupils · Taunton
The council’s dates, for reference
St James Church School sets its own term dates. These are Somerset’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Thursday, 3 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
107 days
Half term
October half term
Saturday, 24 October 2026 to Sunday, 1 November 2026
9 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Saturday, 13 February 2027 to Sunday, 21 February 2027
9 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Friday, 23 July 2027
103 days
Half term
May half term
Saturday, 29 May 2027 to Sunday, 6 June 2027
9 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 24 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
39 days
Next up: October half term, 24 October 2026.
Published through to 2028/29.
Read from somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/school-life/sc. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About St James Church School
St James Church School is a Primary school for ages 3 to 11 in Taunton, Somerset, with 479 pupils.
TypeAcademy sponsor led
PhasePrimary
CouncilSomerset
Pupils479 of 420 places
AdmitsMixed
CharacterChurch of England
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 April 2013
URN139324
Websitewww.stjamessch.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
Nearby schools
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
0.3 mi · Primary
Silver Bridge School
0.4 mi · Special
St George's Catholic School
0.4 mi · Primary
King's College Taunton
0.5 mi
North Town Academy
0.6 mi · Primary
Richard Huish College
0.7 mi · Sixth form or 16+
Where it is
Cranmer RoadTaunton
Somerset
TA1 1XU
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