St James' CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | West Malvern Road Malvern Worcestershire WR14 4BB |
| Phone | 01684561207 |
| Reference Number | 116903 |
St James’ C of E Primary School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from a needs improvement rating to an overall good performance across all evaluated areas. The interim executive headteacher and staff emphasize a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Parents commend the school's caring approach, contributing to a sense of community where pupils enjoy their school life and maintain positive relationships with each other across age groups.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 41 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.98%
Girls: 39.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 13.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 11 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 15 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.2% |
| Unclassified | 9.8% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.9% |
| Asian, Other | 4.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Mar 2020 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a family-like environment and feel safe at school.
- Leadership has created a culture of togetherness and high expectations.
- The curriculum is well-structured, promoting engagement and retention.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High levels of staff morale and effective training opportunities.
- Emphasis on reading, resulting in many pupils reading widely and confidently.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching practices do not sufficiently help pupils retain specific subject knowledge.
- Younger readers may struggle with unfamiliar vocabulary affecting comprehension.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 108 | ||
| 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 | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | -3.1 | ||
| Maths | -3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Northleigh CofE Primary School
St. Peters Road, Cowleigh Bank, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1QS |
0.95 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newtown Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1PF |
0.97 miles |
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Malvern Parish CofE Primary School
Manby Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3BB |
1.23 miles |
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Grove Primary School
Pickersleigh Grove, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2LU |
1.34 miles |
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Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School
Lower Wyche Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4ET |
1.37 miles |
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Somers Park Primary School
Somers Park Avenue, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1SE |
1.42 miles |
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St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Cromwell Road, Malvern Link, WR14 1NA |
1.59 miles |
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Great Malvern Primary School
Lydes Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2BY |
1.61 miles |
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The Downs, Malvern College Prep School
Brockhill Road, Malvern, WR13 6EY |
1.84 miles |
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Cradley CofE Primary School
Cradley, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 5NG |
1.89 miles |
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Madresfield CofE Primary School
40 Madresfield Village, Madresfield, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 5AA |
2.63 miles |
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Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery
Mill Lane, Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6EQ |
2.66 miles |
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The Elms School
Colwall, Malvern, WR13 6EF |
2.82 miles |
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Malvern Wells CofE Primary School
263 Wells Road, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, WR14 4HF |
2.89 miles |
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Leigh and Bransford Primary School
Hoopers Close, Leigh Sinton, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 5DX |
3.26 miles |
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Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School
Welland Road, Hanley Swan, Worcestershire, WR8 0EQ |
3.72 miles |
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Welland Primary School
Marlbank Road, Welland, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NE |
4.26 miles |
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Suckley Primary School
Church Lane, Suckley, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR6 5DE |
4.35 miles |
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Bosbury CofE Primary School
Bosbury, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1PX |
4.58 miles |
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Callow End CofE Primary School
Upton Road, Callow End, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4TE |
4.86 miles |
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