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Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School
Macclesfield Road, Kettleshulme. High Peak, Cheshire, SK23 7QU, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.0 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
66
Capacity
63
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. While 44% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 89% nationally, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 22% reach this level. The school serves a small community of 66 pupils, fostering a close-knit atmosphere that many parents appreciate.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2019Older 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (29 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School supports development
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child feels safe
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.9%
White Irish3.0%
White Other3.0%
Location
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53.31374, -2.01931 · SK23 7QU
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN111459
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2019.
Is Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School a good school?
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School scores 50.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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