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St James' CofE Junior School
Wellington Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7HG, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.6 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
155
Capacity
180
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with 74% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by a LocaleIQ score of 68.6, indicating that it outperforms 69% of schools in the area. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively modest at 13%.
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Last inspected: 27 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black African1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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54.55136, -3.58291 · CA28 7HG
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112298
School typeVoluntary controlled school
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 27 April 2016.
Is St James' CofE Junior School a good school?
St James' CofE Junior School scores 68.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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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