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St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.9 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
158
Capacity
120
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
132%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of respondents recommending it. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 60%, which places it in the top 63% of schools nationally, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as none of the students reached this benchmark. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Behaviour is good
95%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
81%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.8%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed Other3.8%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Location
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53.93100, -1.37890 · LS22 6JS
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107995
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 56.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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