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St James' CofE Junior School
Blake Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1NY, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.8 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
121
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
50%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly excelling in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 3% nationally. However, it's important to note that there are no students achieving the higher standard in key stage 2 assessments. Overall, while there are areas for improvement, the school provides a solid educational foundation for its pupils.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2012Older 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% 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 British84.3%
Other4.1%
Asian Indian3.3%
Asian Other2.5%
Black African2.5%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Location
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54.11867, -3.23437 · LA14 1NY
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112362
School typeVoluntary aided 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 21 March 2012.
Is St James' CofE Junior School a good school?
St James' CofE Junior School scores 8.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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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