Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Macclesfield Road Kettleshulme. High Peak Cheshire SK23 7QU |
| Phone | 01663738020 |
| Reference Number | 111459 |
Kettleshulme St James CofE Primary School has maintained its high standards from the previous inspection, offering a supportive and welcoming environment for its pupils. The school prioritizes relationships among students, promoting a sense of community and belonging. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), thrive and develop resilience, benefiting from engaging outdoor learning experiences. The school has established a well-defined curriculum, ensuring pupils are well-prepared academically for their future education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 66 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.45%
Girls: 54.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 4 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.9% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| Irish | 3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 24 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 30 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community and supportive relationships among pupils.
- Effective transition support for new pupils.
- Well-defined curriculum for key subjects.
- High expectations for academic success.
- Strong emphasis on reading with a well-implemented phonics program.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong personal development programs for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Variable familiarity of teachers with newly introduced curriculums in some subjects.
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding in subjects outside reading and mathematics.
- Occasional lapses in adherence to the school's behaviour policy by staff.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 22% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | -1.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 5 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
Reddish Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7DL |
1.41 miles |
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Whaley Bridge Primary School
Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7HX |
1.67 miles |
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Buxworth Primary School
Station Road, Buxworth, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7NJ |
2.68 miles |
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Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School
Shrigley Road, Pott Shrigley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5RT |
2.69 miles |
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Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
Buxton Road, Furness Vale, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7PQ |
2.7 miles |
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Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)
Buxton Road, New Mills, Derbyshire, SK22 3JS |
3.17 miles |
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Disley Primary School
Disley Primary School, Dane Bank Drive, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 2BD |
3.26 miles |
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Rainow Primary School
Round Meadow, Rainow, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5UB |
3.29 miles |
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Combs Infant School
Lesser Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Combs High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 9UZ |
3.38 miles |
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Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5LY |
3.65 miles |
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New Mills Nursery School
Sett Close, High Peak, SK22 4AQ |
3.71 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Longlands Road, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 3BL |
3.71 miles |
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Hague Bar Primary School
Lower Hague, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 3AP |
3.79 miles |
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St George's CofE Primary School
Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NP |
3.83 miles |
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Brookside Primary School
Ashbourne Drive, High Lane, Ashbourne Drive, High Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 8DB |
3.84 miles |
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New Mills Primary School
Meadow Street, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4AY |
3.9 miles |
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Adlington Primary School
Brookledge Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4JX |
3.97 miles |
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Dean Valley Community Primary School
Albert Road, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5HS |
4.18 miles |
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Worth Primary School
Birch Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1QA |
4.21 miles |
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High Lane Primary School
Andrew Lane, High Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 8JQ |
4.21 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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High Peak School
Mudhurst Lane, Higher Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, Cheshire, SK12 2AP |
1.62 miles |
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New Mills School
Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NR |
3.79 miles |
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Peak School
Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES |
3.99 miles |
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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0TQ |
4.02 miles |
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Poynton High School
Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1PU |
4.35 miles |
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Windlehurst School
Windlehurst Road, Hawk Green, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 7HZ |
4.89 miles |