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St James' CofE Junior School
Tower Hamlets Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DA, Newham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.2 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, achieving 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school is above the national average. The school's results place it in the top 45% across the UK, indicating a solid academic foundation for children aged 7-11. However, only 14% of pupils reached a higher standard, suggesting potential areas for development in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi29.3%
Other17.3%
Black African14.4%
White Other10.6%
Black Other4.8%
Mixed Other4.8%
Asian Indian4.8%
Black Caribbean3.8%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
White British1.0%
Location
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51.54900, 0.01819 · E7 9DA
School details
Local authorityNewham
RegionLondon
URN102764
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.st-james.newham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' CofE Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St James' CofE Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2013.
Is St James' CofE Junior School a good school?
St James' CofE Junior School scores 61.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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