St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Greenacre Street St. James C of E Primary Schoo Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1ED |
| Phone | 01200423599 |
| Reference Number | 119419 |
St James’ Church of England Primary School in Clitheroe is performing positively, having maintained the standards established in previous inspections. Pupils are happy and feel well-supported, achieving well throughout the school. Strong leadership and an ambitious curriculum contribute to a nurturing environment where children are prepared for future educational steps. However, improvements are needed in teaching writing skills to ensure all pupils achieve fluency and confidence in their written communication. This is the first ungraded inspection since the last graded assessment in December 2019.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 277 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.6%
Girls: 44.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 11 | 35 |
| 2 | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| 3 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 4 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 5 | 24 | 17 | 41 |
| 6 | 21 | 25 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.5% |
| Indian | 3.6% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 30 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are well cared for by supportive staff.
- The school has high expectations for pupil achievement.
- The curriculum is well-designed and builds knowledge and skills effectively.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behavior and attitudes towards learning.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not fully develop writing fluency due to insufficient error correction.
- Learning activities occasionally do not align well with curriculum objectives.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | -1.4 | ||
| Writing | -2 | ||
| Maths | -1.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ribblesdale Nursery School
Queens Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EL |
0.17 miles |
|
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Lowergate, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1AG |
0.24 miles |
|
Edisford Primary School
Edisford Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2LN |
0.48 miles |
|
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Bright Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1NW |
0.61 miles |
|
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Princess Avenue, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2AL |
0.73 miles |
|
Moorland School Limited
Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2JA |
1.04 miles |
|
Barrow URC Primary School
Old Row, Barrow, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9AZ |
1.71 miles |
|
Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
West Bradford Road, Waddington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3JE |
1.77 miles |
|
Chatburn Church of England Primary School
Sawley Road, Chatburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4AS |
2.49 miles |
|
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sawley Road, Grindleton, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4QS |
2.98 miles |
|
Whalley Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9SY |
3.24 miles |
|
Sabden Primary School
Whalley Road, Sabden, Lancashire, BB7 9DZ |
3.27 miles |
|
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden
Watt Street, Sabden, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9ED |
3.28 miles |
|
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
Whalley Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9QJ |
3.86 miles |
|
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8AB |
4.33 miles |
|
Read St John's CofE Primary School
Straits Lane, Read, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7PE |
4.44 miles |
|
Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Simonstone, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7HR |
4.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ribblesdale School
Queens Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJ |
0.16 miles |
|
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DJ |
0.57 miles |
|
Oakhill School
Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Lancashire, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9AF |
2.74 miles |
|
Stonyhurst College
|
3.49 miles |
|
Bowland High
Riversmead, Sawley Road, Grindleton, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4QS |
3.51 miles |
|
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Elker Lane, Billington, Elker Lane, Billington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9JA |
3.8 miles |