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East Crompton St James CofE Primary School
St James Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7TD, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.0 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
184
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 52% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 79% nationally. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 10%, the school is better than 35% of others in its locality, indicating a positive environment for student growth. Parent satisfaction and community engagement are likely strengths, although specific feedback data is not provided.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2016Older 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.0%
Black African6.5%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Asian Bangladeshi4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.58095, -2.09404 · OL2 7TD
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN105710
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjames-primary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is East Crompton St James CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2016.
Is East Crompton St James CofE Primary School a good school?
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School scores 35.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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