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St James School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 985 pupils · Exeter

The council’s dates, for reference

St James School sets its own term dates. These are Devon’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.

Term dates 2026 / 27

Checked 31 August 2026
Term
Autumn term
Thursday, 3 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
107 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 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
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Tuesday, 27 July 2027
107 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Wednesday, 28 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
35 days

Next up: Autumn term, 3 September 2026.

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About St James School

St James School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Exeter, Devon, with 985 pupils.

TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
CouncilDevon
Pupils985 of 980 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 May 2016
URN142805

From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.

Nearby schools

Children at more than one school? These are the closest.

Willowbrook School
0.2 mi · Primary
Vranch House School
0.5 mi · Special
Whipton Barton Junior School
0.6 mi · Primary
Stoke Hill Junior School
0.8 mi · Primary

Where it is

Summer Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX4 8NN

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