St James CofE Aided Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Thursley Road Elstead Godalming Surrey GU8 6DH |
| Phone | 01252703248 |
| Reference Number | 125176 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 214 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.4%
Girls: 48.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 5 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 6 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.6% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-07-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-25 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-12-13 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-09-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 147 | 56 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 223 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 164 | 47 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 223 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 142 | 64 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 223 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 153 | 30 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 132 | 69 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 223 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 42 | 106 | 46 | 13 | 12 | 4 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 49 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 75 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 153 | 59 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 223 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 133 | 73 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 223 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 124 | 77 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 223 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 133 | 73 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 223 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 169 | 50 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 223 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 139 | 50 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 223 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 203 | 20 |
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 | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | 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 | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School
The Street, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2AE |
1.89 miles |
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All Saints CofE Aided Infant School
Tilford Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DA |
1.95 miles |
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Aldro
|
2.34 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Shackleford Road, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6AE |
2.55 miles |
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Milford School
Church Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5JA |
2.8 miles |
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Barrow Hills School
Roke Lane, Godalming, GU8 5NY |
3.02 miles |
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The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School
Middlemarch, Roke Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PB |
3.18 miles |
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St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary
Franklyn Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2LD |
3.29 miles |
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Puttenham CofE Infant School
School Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1AS |
3.4 miles |
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Witley CofE Controlled Infant School
Church Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PN |
3.43 miles |
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Barfield Prep School
|
3.5 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, Frensham
Frensham Road, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3DS |
3.67 miles |
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Edgeborough School
84 Frensham Road, Farnham, GU10 3AH |
3.75 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery
East Ring, The Cardinals, Tongham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1EF |
3.86 miles |
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St Hilary's School
Holloway Hill, Godalming, GU7 1RZ |
3.89 miles |
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South Farnham School
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY |
3.9 miles |
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St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BQ |
4.08 miles |
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Moss Lane School
Moss Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EF |
4.09 miles |
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Badshot Lea Village Infant School
Badshot Lea Road, Badshot Lea, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9LE |
4.2 miles |
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Park Primary School
Gloucester Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SL |
4.28 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Rodborough
Rake Lane, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5BZ |
2.85 miles |
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Prior's Field School
Priors Field Road, Godalming, GU7 2RH |
3.45 miles |
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Pathways Education
Sundial Stables, Sundial House, Jumps Road, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2LB |
3.47 miles |
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The Abbey School
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY |
3.86 miles |
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Charterhouse
|
3.92 miles |
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More House School
Moons Hill, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AP |
3.92 miles |
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Godalming College
Tuesley Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RS |
3.99 miles |
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The Ridgeway School
14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB |
3.99 miles |
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King Edward's School Witley
|
4.05 miles |
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Ash Manor School
Manor Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6QH |
4.26 miles |
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OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus
Tilford Road, Hindhead, GU26 6SJ |
4.34 miles |
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Frensham Heights School
Rowledge, Farnham, GU10 4EA |
4.48 miles |
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St Dominic's School
Malthouse Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DX |
4.64 miles |
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All Hallows Catholic School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9HF |
4.74 miles |
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Farnham Heath End
Hale Reeds, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9BN |
4.75 miles |
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Undershaw Education Trust
Portsmouth Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6AQ |
4.77 miles |
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Weydon School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8UG |
4.85 miles |
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Alderwood School
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ |
4.96 miles |