St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Stelling Street Gorton Manchester M18 8LW |
| Phone | 01612232423 |
| Reference Number | 141689 |
St James’ CofE Primary School Gorton continues to perform well as a good school, showing significant improvements in academic achievements and pupil engagement since its last inspection in February 2018. Leaders have made effective changes to the curriculum, particularly to help pupils who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that they catch up with their peers. The school culture promotes kindness and respect, contributing to a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 457 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.02%
Girls: 50.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 60.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 41.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| 2 | 40 | 21 | 61 |
| 3 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 4 | 24 | 37 | 61 |
| 5 | 28 | 34 | 62 |
| 6 | 36 | 29 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 25.2% |
| African | 22.8% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 14 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Warm and welcoming school environment
- High expectations for all pupils, especially those with SEND
- Effective curriculum changes addressing past weaknesses
- Strong support for pupils affected by COVID-19
- Broad and creative curriculum supports learning well
- Rigorous phonics program effectively prepares students for reading
- Strong emphasis on personal development and community engagement
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils leading to good behavior
Areas for Improvement
- In a minority of subjects, teachers struggle to help pupils remember prior knowledge effectively
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. 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 | 100 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 133 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 107 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 133 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 92 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 133 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 101 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 133 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 102 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 59 | 59 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 133 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 75 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 133 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 34 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 58 | 133 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 92 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 133 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 75 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 133 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 76 | 53 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 131 | 2 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 101 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | ||
| Writing | 2.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 38 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Abbey Hey Primary Academy
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 8PF |
0.3 miles |
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Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Knutsford Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7NJ |
0.48 miles |
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Old Hall Drive Academy
Old Hall Drive, Gorton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 7FU |
0.48 miles |
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Varna Community Primary School
Chisholm Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2LE |
0.57 miles |
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St Clement's CofE Primary School
Abbey Hey Lane, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1LR |
0.64 miles |
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St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ellenbrook Close, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5LZ |
0.78 miles |
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Oasis Academy Aspinal
Broadacre Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7NY |
0.8 miles |
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All Saints Primary School
Belle Vue Street, Gorton, Manchester, M12 5PW |
0.83 miles |
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Higher Openshaw Community School
Saunton Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AJ |
0.89 miles |
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Gorton Primary School
Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7GR |
0.91 miles |
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St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Parkhouse Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2JX |
0.93 miles |
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Rushbrook Primary Academy
Shillingford Road, Gorton, Manchester, Lancashire, M18 7TN |
0.98 miles |
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St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Clarendon Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5QA |
1.11 miles |
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St Richard's RC Primary School
Wilpshire Avenue, Longsight, Manchester, M12 5TL |
1.11 miles |
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Rodney House School
2 Albert Grove, Longsight, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 4WF |
1.12 miles |
|
Fairfield Road Primary School
Grove Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AF |
1.13 miles |
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Crowcroft Park Primary School
Stovell Avenue, Manchester, M12 5SY |
1.19 miles |
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Stanley Grove Primary Academy
STANLEY GROVE, RUSHFORD STREET, LONGSIGHT, GREATER MANCHESTER, M12 4NL |
1.2 miles |
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Manchester Road Primary Academy
Manchester Road, Droylsden, Manchester, Lancashire, M43 6GD |
1.21 miles |
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Denton West End Primary School
Balmoral Drive, Denton, Manchester, Lancashire, M34 2JX |
1.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Progress Schools - Gorton
Hideout Youth Zone, 1 Queens Avenue, Manchester, M12 5PX |
0.56 miles |
|
Co-op Academy Belle Vue
450 Hyde Road, Manchester, M12 4BA |
0.7 miles |
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Music Stuff
Unit 2, The Cuthbert Centre, 877 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2NA |
0.77 miles |
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Wright Robinson College
Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8RL |
0.77 miles |
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LTE Group
Whitworth House, Whitworth St, Openshaw, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 2WH |
0.85 miles |
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St Peter's RC High School
Kirkmanshulme Lane, Greater Manchester, M12 4WB |
0.93 miles |
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Cedar Mount Academy
GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE, 50 WEMBLEY ROAD, GORTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7DT |
0.97 miles |
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Melland High School
GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE, 50 WEMBLEY ROAD, GORTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, M18 7DT |
0.97 miles |
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Grange School
Matthews Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M12 4GR |
1 miles |
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Fairfield High School for Girls
Fairfield Avenue, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6AB |
1.1 miles |
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Connell Co-Op College
301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3BS |
1.32 miles |
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The East Manchester Academy
60 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3DS |
1.34 miles |
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Droylsden Academy
MANOR ROAD, DROYLSDEN, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M43 6QD |
1.36 miles |
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Reddish Hall School
Denstone Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6UY |
1.47 miles |
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Dean Trust Ardwick
345 Stockport Road, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 0LF |
1.54 miles |
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Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy
19 Albert Road, Manchester, M19 2EQ |
1.7 miles |
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Manchester Enterprise Academy Central
Lytham Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M14 6PL |
1.84 miles |
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The Manchester Grammar School
Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT |
1.92 miles |
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Reddish Vale High School
Reddish Vale Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7HD |
2.02 miles |
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Denton Community Academy
Taylor Lane, Denton, Manchester, Lancashire, M34 3NG |
2.02 miles |