St James the Great Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Guildford Road Colchester Essex CO1 2RA |
| Phone | 01206865747 |
| Reference Number | 143516 |
St James' Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas including quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school, which has not been previously inspected, has created a conducive learning environment where pupils enjoy their learning and show enthusiasm for school activities. There are notable strengths in the support provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and a strong emphasis on personal well-being and safety.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 456 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.46%
Girls: 51.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 2 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 3 | 29 | 35 | 64 |
| 4 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 5 | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| 6 | 30 | 34 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 37.7% |
| African | 17.8% |
| White, Other | 11.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.9% |
| Indian | 4.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 18 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and find learning interesting and fun.
- Leaders provide a strong curriculum that balances both academic and personal development.
- Staff are well trained in teaching phonics, helping pupils to become confident readers.
- Pupils with SEND make good progress with appropriate support.
- There are strong, respectful relationships between pupils and adults.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum leaders lack opportunities to monitor the implementation and impact of the curriculum.
- Support for pupils with SEND sometimes does not equip them with the strategies needed for independent work.
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 | 8% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | ||
| Writing | -4.2 | ||
| Maths | 1.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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