Southbroom St James Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Devizes (Wiltshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
As Headteacher, I am honoured to lead this remarkable school community, one built upon the foundation of exceptional students, a passionate teaching team, and incredibly supportive families.
Our school vision: We belong, we believe, we flourish drives every aspect of our educational mission, and we take immense pride in the warm, inclusive environment we have created where each child is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Guided by our core values of friendship, trust, perseverance, forgiveness, courage and respect, we are committed to nurturing not only academic excellence but also character development that will serve our students throughout their lives and enable them to make positive contributions to the wider world.
We maintain unwavering high expectations for every child in our care, believing that all students can achieve greatness when provided with the right support, encouragement, and opportunities.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Young Voices pdf
- Choir Club pdf
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 140352
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (5 current, 7 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emma Pagan-Skelley | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rev Richard Saint | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Joseph Guilietti-Simner | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Claire Dunford | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Sibson | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Emily Mullord Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Kate Dummett Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Richard Smith Former | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Angus Brereton Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Tracey Schofield Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Becky Monaghan Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Gareth Bailey Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 · term ended 2026 |
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