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St James' Catholic Primary School
Lonsdale Road, Lonsdale Road, Millom, millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AS, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.2 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
182
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school has 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 52% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, particularly as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation within a supportive community.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2014Older 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.0%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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54.21087, -3.26363 · LA18 4AS
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112351
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjamesrc.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St James' Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2014.
Is St James' Catholic Primary School a good school?
St James' Catholic Primary School scores 39.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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