St James' Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Crossfield Road Wardle Rochdale Lancashire OL12 9JW |
| Phone | 01706378268 |
| Reference Number | 144689 |
St James’ Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all key areas of evaluation. The school, which has not been inspected before and became an academy in 2017, fosters a friendly and safe environment where pupils enjoy their learning. Leaders place a strong emphasis on achieving high standards, and this is reflected in the development of a well-structured curriculum that supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Community involvement and personal development also stand out as strong points, as pupils participate in local events and engage in meaningful activities that promote their values.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 214 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.14%
Girls: 44.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| 5 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 6 | 22 | 8 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.7% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St James' Church of England Primary School | |
| 10 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued in a supportive environment
- Curriculum is detailed and closely matches pupils' needs
- Leaders prioritize reading and provide effective phonics instruction
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and engage actively in school life
- Strong support systems in place for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack detailed curriculum structure
- Assessment systems are not fully developed in all subjects
- Limited understanding of religions other than Christianity among pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 103 |
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 | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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