St James' Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Off Stopes Brow Lower Darwen Darwen Lancashire BB3 0QP |
| Phone | 01254698656 |
| Reference Number | 119503 |
Description
betaSt James' Church of England Primary School, located at Off Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0QP, is an established voluntary aided school under the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. The school caters to a mixed student population from ages 4 to 11 in the primary phase. The school currently serves 184 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 16:1.
St James' Church of England Primary School is part of the Church of England and follows a religious character according to the Diocese of Blackburn. The school does not have boarding facilities and does not offer a sixth form. The most recent Ofsted inspection resulted in a "Good" rating.
For the academic year, the school reported that 67% of students met the expected standard in reading, writing, and math, while 4% achieved at a higher standard.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 191 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.4%
Girls: 46.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 2 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 3 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | 22 | 8 | 30 |
| 6 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.3% |
| Indian | 12.6% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-10-30 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2015-11-17 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2011-11-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-12-03 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
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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.
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